GRE Word List
MAMMOTH
any of a genus (Mammuthus) of extinct Pleistocene mammals of the elephant family distinguished from recent elephants by highly ridged molars, usually large size, very long tusks that curve upward, and well-developed body hair
The meaning of the word mammoth is any of a genus (Mammuthus) of extinct Pleistocene mammals of the elephant family distinguished from recent elephants by highly ridged molars, usually large size, very long tusks that curve upward, and well-developed body hair.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| odoriferous | yielding an odor : odorous |
| nip | to catch hold of and squeeze tightly between two surfaces, edges, or points : pinch |
| shear | to cut off the hair from |
| furtive | done in a quiet and secretive way to avoid being noticed : surreptitious |
| prompt | to move to action : incite |
| affirmation | the act of affirming |
| illusion | a misleading image presented to the vision : optical illusion |
| controvert | to dispute or oppose by reasoning |
| eulogistic | a commendatory oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased |
| hallowed | holy |