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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| adventitious | coming from another source and not inherent or innate |
| adamant | unshakable or insistent especially in maintaining a position or opinion : unyielding |
| peer | one that is of equal standing with another : equal |
| mountebank | a person who sells quack medicines from a platform |
| sylvan | one that frequents groves or woods |
| presage | something that foreshadows or portends a future event : omen |
| pediatrician | a specialist in pediatrics |
| bohemian | a native or inhabitant of Bohemia |
| quorum | a select group |
| reverie | daydream |