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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| eclectic | composed of elements drawn from various sources |
| personable | pleasant or amiable in person : attractive |
| menial | a person doing menial work |
| posture | the position or bearing of the body whether characteristic or assumed for a special purpose |
| mantle | a loose sleeveless garment worn over other clothes : cloak |
| representational | one that represents: such as |
| sustain | to give support or relief to |
| outrage | an act of violence or brutality |
| boorish | resembling or befitting a rude or insensitive person : resembling or befitting a boor |
| sear | being dried and withered |