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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WordMeaning
nascentcoming or having recently come into existence
sageone (such as a profound philosopher) distinguished for wisdom
juxtaposeto place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect)
palleta straw-filled tick or mattress
figurativerepresenting by a figure or resemblance : emblematic
apathylack of feeling or emotion : impassiveness
panderto act as a pander
obituarya notice of a person's death usually with a short biographical account
pallto lose strength or effectiveness
wastrelvagabond