GRE Word List

KNOTTY

marked by or full of knots

The meaning of the word knotty is marked by or full of knots.

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WordMeaning
cognateof the same or similar nature : generically alike
stealtha cautious, unobtrusive, and secretive way of moving or proceeding intended to avoid detection
seinea large net with sinkers on one edge and floats on the other that hangs vertically in the water and is used to enclose and catch fish when its ends are pulled together or are drawn ashore
comportto be fitting : accord
shiftto exchange for or replace by another : change
criteriaa standard on which a judgment or decision may be based
enduringlasting
agnostica person who holds the view that any ultimate reality (such as God) is unknown and probably unknowable
weatherthe state of the atmosphere with respect to heat or cold, wetness or dryness, calm or storm, clearness or cloudiness
unfledgednot feathered : not ready for flight