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
allayto subdue or reduce in intensity or severity : alleviate
pretexta purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs
negligibleso small or unimportant or of so little consequence as to warrant little or no attention : trifling
scowlto contract the brow in an expression of displeasure
chideto speak out in angry or displeased rebuke
verisimilarhaving the appearance of truth : probable
unfledgednot feathered : not ready for flight
medleya musical composition made up of a series of songs or short pieces
nemesisthe Greek goddess of retributive justice
pretendto give a false appearance of being, possessing, or performing