GRE Word List
MONGREL
an individual resulting from the interbreeding of diverse breeds (see breed
The meaning of the word mongrel is an individual resulting from the interbreeding of diverse breeds (see breed.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| debar | to bar from having or doing something : preclude |
| mire | wet spongy earth (as of a bog or marsh) |
| enumerate | to ascertain the number of : count |
| cerebral | of or relating to the brain or the intellect |
| conjecture | inference formed without proof or sufficient evidence |
| obviate | to anticipate and prevent (something, such as a situation) or make (an action) unnecessary |
| panegyric | a eulogistic oration or writing |
| contrivance | a thing contrived |
| coax | to influence or gently urge by caressing or flattering : wheedle |
| prodigal | characterized by profuse or wasteful expenditure : lavish |