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 |
|---|---|
| oblivion | obscurity; condition of being completely forgotten; forgetfulness |
| aperture | opening; hole; adjustable opening in a camera that limits the amount of light |
| subaltern | subordinate |
| disclose | reveal; N. disclosure |
| teetotalism | practice of abstaining totally from alcoholic drinks; N. teetotaler;; ADJ. teetotal; CF. T + total |
| stem | stop or check (the flow of); Ex. stem the bleeding from the slashed artery; N: main axis of a plant; stalk |
| petulant | touchy; peevish; ill-tempered |
| bandy | discuss lightly or glibly; discuss in a frivolous manner; exchange (words) heatedly; quarrel; Ex. bandy words with |
| ragamuffin | dirty child in torn clothes; person wearing tattered clothes |
| placid | peaceful; calm; Ex. placid child/lake |
