GRE Word List
NETTLE
any of a genus (Urtica of the family Urticaceae, the nettle family) of chiefly coarse herbs armed with stinging hairs
The meaning of the word nettle is any of a genus (Urtica of the family Urticaceae, the nettle family) of chiefly coarse herbs armed with stinging hairs.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
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| juxtapose | to place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect) |
| unfledged | not feathered : not ready for flight |
| infirmity | the quality or state of being infirm |
| unconscionable | shockingly unfair or unjust |
| epoch | an event or a time marked by an event that begins a new period or development |
| valor | strength of mind or spirit that enables a person to encounter danger with firmness : personal bravery |
| stringent | tight |
| obsequy | a funeral or burial rite |
| validate | to make legally valid : ratify |
| tread | to step or walk on or over |
