GRE Word List

NETHER

situated down or below : lower

The meaning of the word nether is situated down or below : lower.

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WordMeaning
decantto draw off (a liquid) without disturbing the sediment or the lower liquid layers
babbleto talk enthusiastically or excessively
apexthe uppermost point : vertex
avariceexcessive or insatiable desire for wealth or gain : greediness
overwroughtextremely excited : agitated
coronera usually elected public officer who is typically not required to have specific medical qualifications and whose principal duty is to inquire by an inquest into the cause of any death which there is reason to suppose is not due to natural causes compare medical examiner
distractto draw or direct (something, such as someone's attention) to a different object or in different directions at the same time
bemoanto express deep grief or distress over
rumbleto make a low heavy rolling sound
embroiderto ornament with needlework