GRE Word List
PAPYRUS
a tall perennial sedge (Cyperus papyrus) of the Nile valley
The meaning of the word papyrus is a tall perennial sedge (Cyperus papyrus) of the Nile valley.
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| gibe | to utter taunting words |
| inkling | a slight knowledge or vague notion |
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| opaque | blocking the passage of radiant energy and especially light : exhibiting opacity (see opacity |
| deplete | to empty of a principal substance |
| bulwark | a solid wall-like structure raised for defense : rampart |
| indifferent | marked by a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern for something : apathetic |
| manifestation | the act, process, or an instance of manifesting |
| jest | a joking or mocking remark |