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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detonationthe action or process of detonating
amiablefriendly, sociable, and congenial
venialof a kind that can be remitted : forgivable
extenuateto lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate
imbueendow
toxiccontaining or being poisonous material especially when capable of causing death or serious debilitation
idiosyncrasya peculiarity of constitution or temperament : an individualizing characteristic or quality
precariousdependent on chance circumstances, unknown conditions, or uncertain developments
abridgeto shorten by omission of words without sacrifice of sense : condense
lumenthe cavity of a tubular organ or part