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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| monogram | a sign of identity usually formed of the combined initials of a name |
| delve | excavate |
| opportune | suitable or convenient for a particular occurrence |
| jurisprudence | the science or philosophy of law |
| chauvinist | an attitude of superiority toward members of the opposite sex |
| notch | a V-shaped indentation |
| probe | a slender medical instrument used especially for exploration (as of a wound or body cavity) |
| surrogate | one appointed to act in place of another : deputy |
| studied | carefully considered or prepared : thoughtful |
| warble | a melodious succession of low pleasing sounds |