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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| deadlock | a state of inaction or neutralization resulting from the opposition of equally powerful uncompromising persons or factions : standstill |
| bane | a source of harm or ruin : curse |
| prompt | to move to action : incite |
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| invoke | to petition for help or support |
| juridical | of or relating to the administration of justice or the office of a judge |
| bland | smooth and soothing in manner or quality |
| gainsay | to declare to be untrue or invalid |
| astute | having or showing shrewdness and an ability to notice and understand things clearly : mentally sharp or clever |
| mediocre | of moderate or low quality, value, ability, or performance : ordinary |