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
equivocalsubject to two or more interpretations and usually used to mislead or confuse
equablemarked by lack of variation or change : uniform
sublimeto cause to pass directly from the solid to the vapor state and condense back to solid form
fractioustending to be troublesome : unruly
exaltto raise in rank, power, or character
titanichaving great magnitude, force, or power : colossal
glimmerto shine faintly or unsteadily
posteritythe offspring of one progenitor to the furthest generation
precipitateto throw violently : hurl
strutto become turgid : swell