GRE Word List

PLUMAGE

the feathers of a bird

The meaning of the word plumage is the feathers of a bird.

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WordMeaning
histrionicdeliberately affected : overly dramatic or emotional : theatrical
hullthe outer covering of a fruit or seed
pecuniaryconsisting of or measured in money
sentientresponsive to or conscious of sense impressions
practicablecapable of being put into practice or of being done or accomplished : feasible
augmentto make greater, more numerous, larger, or more intense
ambulatoryable to walk about and not bedridden
weatherthe state of the atmosphere with respect to heat or cold, wetness or dryness, calm or storm, clearness or cloudiness
deignto condescend reluctantly and with a strong sense of the affront to one's superiority that is involved : stoop
galleya ship or boat propelled solely or chiefly by oars: such as