GRE Word List

NOCTURNAL

of, relating to, or occurring in the night

The meaning of the word nocturnal is of, relating to, or occurring in the night.

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WordMeaning
shuntto turn off to one side : shift
accretionthe process of growth or enlargement by a gradual buildup: such as
appositehighly pertinent or appropriate : apt
prolongto lengthen in time : continue
cannyclever
retaliateto return like for like
disarraya lack of order or sequence : confusion
haggardnot tamed
sentientresponsive to or conscious of sense impressions
shimmerto shine with a soft tremulous or fitful light : glimmer