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 |
|---|---|
| haggard | not tamed |
| defame | to harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel |
| incipient | beginning to come into being or to become apparent |
| resuscitate | to revive from apparent death or from unconsciousness |
| antiseptic | opposing microbial infection |
| cajole | to persuade with flattery or gentle urging especially in the face of reluctance : coax |
| tout | to make much of : promote |
| impertinent | given to or characterized by insolent rudeness |
| discount | a reduction made from the gross (see gross |
| contortions | to twist in a violent manner |