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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| irrelevant | not relevant : inapplicable |
| proxy | the agency, function, or office of a deputy who acts as a substitute for another |
| nullify | to make null (see null |
| abominable | worthy of or causing disgust or hatred : detestable |
| venue | locale |
| requisition | the act of formally requiring or calling upon someone to perform an action |
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| outlook | a place offering a view |
| license | permission to act |
| irremediable | not remediable |