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
cognizancea distinguishing mark or emblem (such as a heraldic bearing)
prolixityunduly prolonged or drawn out : too long
hypotheticalinvolving or being based on a suggested idea or theory : being or involving a hypothesis : conjectural
hibernalof, relating to, or occurring in winter
marginthe part of a page or sheet outside the main body of printed or written matter
meniala person doing menial work
meddlesomegiven to meddling
drabslattern
mandatoryrequired by a law or rule : obligatory
pungentsharply painful