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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solaceto give comfort to in grief or misfortune : console
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piousmarked by or showing reverence for deity and devotion to divine worship
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