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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inscrutable | not readily investigated, interpreted, or understood : mysterious |
carrion | dead and putrefying flesh |
glutinous | having the quality of glue : gummy |
catapult | an ancient military device for hurling missiles |
regeneration | an act or the process of regenerating : the state of being regenerated |
porridge | a soft food made by boiling meal of grains or legumes in milk or water until thick |
brooch | an ornament that is held by a pin or clasp and is worn at or near the neck |
surfeit | an overabundant supply : excess |
impious | not pious : lacking in reverence or proper respect (as for God or one's parents) : irreverent |
nourishment | food |