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 |
|---|---|
| random | a haphazard course |
| fluctuate | to shift back and forth uncertainly |
| astronomical | of or relating to astronomy |
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| nuptial | of or relating to marriage or the marriage ceremony |
| illusion | a misleading image presented to the vision : optical illusion |
| assiduous | showing great care, attention, and effort : marked by careful unremitting attention or persistent application |
| ramify | to split up into branches or constituent parts |
| spangle | a small plate of shining metal or plastic used for ornamentation especially on clothing |
| siren | any of a group of female and partly human creatures in Greek mythology that lured mariners to destruction by their singing |