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 |
|---|---|
| quixotic | foolishly impractical especially in the pursuit of ideals |
| audacious | intrepidly daring : adventurous |
| grapple | the act or an instance of grappling |
| opportunist | one that is opportunistic or that practices opportunism |
| humanitarian | a person promoting human welfare and social reform : philanthropist |
| girth | a band or strap that encircles the body of an animal to fasten something (such as a saddle) on its back |
| bluster | to talk or act with noisy swaggering threats |
| venerable | calling forth respect through age, character, and attainments |
| enterprise | a project or undertaking that is especially difficult, complicated, or risky |
| deploy | to extend (a military unit) especially in width |