GRE Word List
KINDRED
of a similar nature or character : like
The meaning of the word kindred is of a similar nature or character : like.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| affected | artificial; pretended |
| drone | a stingless male bee (as of the honeybee) that has the role of mating with the queen and does not gather nectar or pollen |
| potpourri | a mixture of flowers, herbs, and spices that is usually kept in a jar and used for scent |
| deign | to condescend reluctantly and with a strong sense of the affront to one's superiority that is involved : stoop |
| idiom | an expression in the usage of a language that is peculiar to itself either in having a meaning that cannot be derived from the conjoined meanings of its elements (such as up in the air for "undecided") or in its grammatically atypical use of words (such as give way) |
| partition | the action of parting : the state of being parted : division |
| coax | to influence or gently urge by caressing or flattering : wheedle |
| militant | engaged in warfare or combat : fighting |
| gullible | easily duped or cheated |
| run-down | an item-by-item report or review : summary |