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
sentientresponsive to or conscious of sense impressions
lugubriousmournful
roilto make turbid by stirring up the sediment or dregs of
arbitrateto act as arbiter upon (a disputed question) : to settle (a dispute between two people or groups) after hearing the arguments and opinions of both
lineamentsan outline, feature, or contour of a body or figure and especially of a face
undermineto subvert or weaken insidiously or secretly
simulateto give or assume the appearance or effect of often with the intent to deceive : imitate
judiciarya system of courts of law
witlessdestitute of wit or understanding : foolish
voodooa religion that is derived from African polytheism and ancestor worship and is practiced chiefly in Haiti