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
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vicissitudethe quality or state of being changeable : mutability
epitheta characterizing word or phrase accompanying or occurring in place of the name of a person or thing
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incessantcontinuing or following without interruption : unceasing
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ulteriorgoing beyond what is openly said or shown and especially what is proper