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
rebuttalthe act of rebutting especially in a legal suit
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sluran insulting or disparaging remark or innuendo : aspersion
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laymana person who is not a member of the clergy
addlerotten
foistto introduce or insert surreptitiously or without warrant