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
bereftdeprived or robbed of the possession or use of something
sumptuousextremely costly, rich, luxurious, or magnificent
plauditan act or round of applause
intractablenot easily governed, managed, or directed
superficialof, relating to, or located near a surface
gratuitousnot called for by the circumstances : not necessary, appropriate, or justified : unwarranted
unimpeachablenot impeachable: such as
convexcurved or rounded outward like the exterior of a sphere or circle
somberso shaded as to be dark and gloomy
kenthe range of perception, understanding, or knowledge