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
emollientmaking soft or supple
adherentone who adheres to something: such as
gustthe sensation of taste
solicitousmanifesting or expressing solicitude
docileeasily taught
crypticsecret
glitterto shine by reflection with many small flashes of brilliant light : sparkle
dispelto drive away or cause to vanish by or as if by scattering : dissipate
tarryto delay or be tardy in acting or doing
ensueto strive to attain : pursue