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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| suppress | to put down by authority or force : subdue |
| dexterous | mentally adroit and skillful : clever |
| unction | the act of anointing as a rite of consecration or healing |
| superficial | of, relating to, or located near a surface |
| iridescent | having or exhibiting iridescence |
| lament | to mourn aloud : wail |
| transitory | of brief duration : temporary |
| furtive | done in a quiet and secretive way to avoid being noticed : surreptitious |
| philanthropist | one who makes an active effort to promote human welfare : a person who practices philanthropy |
| chasten | to correct by punishment or suffering : discipline |