GRE Word List
PLUMAGE
the feathers of a bird
The meaning of the word plumage is the feathers of a bird.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| palate | the roof of the mouth separating the mouth from the nasal cavity see hard palate |
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| muster | a representative specimen (see specimen |
| constraint | the act of constraining |
| mitigate | to cause to become less harsh or hostile : mollify |
| cognate | of the same or similar nature : generically alike |
| charm | the chanting or reciting of a magic spell : incantation |
| vendetta | blood feud |
| mordant | biting and caustic in thought, manner, or style : incisive |
| expansive | having a capacity or a tendency to expand |