GRE Word List

MARSUPIAL

any of an order (Marsupialia) of mammals comprising kangaroos, wombats, bandicoots, opossums, and related animals that do not develop a true placenta and that usually have a pouch on the abdomen of the female which covers the teats and serves to carry the young

The meaning of the word marsupial is any of an order (Marsupialia) of mammals comprising kangaroos, wombats, bandicoots, opossums, and related animals that do not develop a true placenta and that usually have a pouch on the abdomen of the female which covers the teats and serves to carry the young.

Random words

WordMeaning
commensuratecorresponding in size, extent, amount, or degree : proportionate
crestfallenhaving a drooping crest or hanging head
grovelto creep with the face to the ground : crawl
pell-mellin mingled confusion or disorder
semblanceoutward and often specious appearance or show : form
serpentineof or resembling a serpent (as in form or movement)
titularhaving the title and usually the honors belonging to an office or dignity without the duties, functions, or responsibilities
limboan abode of souls that are according to Roman Catholic theology barred from heaven because of not having received Christian baptism
addressto mark directions for delivery on
repressto check by or as if by pressure : curb