GRE Word List

NOMENCLATURE

name

The meaning of the word nomenclature is name.

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WordMeaning
serpentineof or resembling a serpent (as in form or movement)
inextricableforming a maze or tangle from which it is impossible to get free
charany of a genus (Salvelinus) of small-scaled trouts with light-colored spots
swelterto suffer, sweat, or be faint from heat
retrieveto locate and bring in (killed or wounded game)
acerbitythe quality of being acerbic
mauvea moderate purple, violet, or lilac color
reconcileto restore to friendship or harmony
emaciatedvery thin and feeble especially from lack of nutrition or illness
menageriea place where animals are kept and trained especially for exhibition