GRE Word List
PACHYDERM
thick-skinned animal
The meaning of the word pachyderm is thick-skinned animal.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| celibate | abstaining from sexual intercourse; unmarried; N. celibacy |
| forbearance | patience; forgiveness; V. forbear: refrain from (in a generous and forgiving way); be patient; Ex. forbear to send him to prison |
| feline | of a member of the cat family; N. |
| retribution | deserved punishment for wrongdoing; punishment for offenses; compensation; vengeance; CF. pay back |
| gangrene | decay of body tissue caused by insufficient blood supply (usually following injury); ADJ. gangrenous |
| perpetuate | make perpetual; make something last for a long time; preserve from extinction; N. perpetuity |
| germinal | pertaining to a germ; creative; Ex. germinal idea |
| libidinous | lustful |
| knead | mix; work dough; mix and work into a uniform mass (with the hands); Ex. knead dough |
| conspire | take part in a conspiracy; (of events) work together; combine; Ex. Events conspired to produce great difficulties. |
