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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insinuateto impart or suggest in an artful or indirect way : imply
mammothany of a genus (Mammuthus) of extinct Pleistocene mammals of the elephant family distinguished from recent elephants by highly ridged molars, usually large size, very long tusks that curve upward, and well-developed body hair
weanto accustom (a young child or animal) to take food otherwise than by nursing
matriarcha woman who rules or dominates a family, group, or state
remonstrateto present and urge reasons in opposition : expostulate
acridsharp and harsh or unpleasantly pungent in taste or odor : irritating
incurto become liable or subject to : bring down upon oneself
nirvanathe final beatitude (see beatitude
peregrinationto travel especially on foot : walk
solemnityformal or ceremonious observance of an occasion or event