GRE Word List
MENAGERIE
collection of wild animals on exhibition; zoo
The meaning of the word menagerie is collection of wild animals on exhibition; zoo.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| injurious | harmful; causing injury |
| compunction | remorse; strong uneasiness caused by guilt |
| onslaught | vicious assault; fierce attack; Ex. unexpected onslaught of the enemy |
| fake | not genuine; N: one that is not genuine; impostor; sham; V: counterfeit; Ex. fake the results of the experiment/the signature |
| inquisitive | eager for knowledge; unduly curious |
| impenitent | not repentant |
| platitude | trite remark; commonplace statement; ADJ. platitudinous |
| bicker | quarrel |
| scheme | systematic plan; plot; clever dishonest plan; orderly arrangement of elements; Ex. health insurance scheme; Ex. a scheme to escape taxes; Ex. a color scheme; Ex. a story with no scheme; V: contrive a scheme |
| venerable | deserving high respect; commanding respect; CF. command: deserve and get |
