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 |
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| caste | one of the hereditary social classes in Hinduism that restrict the occupation of their members and their association with the members of other castes |
| larceny | the unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it permanently |
| ominous | being or exhibiting an omen : portentous |
| dupe | one that is easily deceived or cheated : fool |
| chaplain | a clergyman in charge of a chapel |
| conglomerate | made up of parts from various sources or of various kinds |
| badinage | playful repartee : banter |
| fledgling | a young bird just fledged (see fledge |
| scale | an instrument or machine for weighing |
| lurk | to lie in wait in a place of concealment especially for an evil purpose |