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
masona skilled worker who builds by laying units of substantial material (such as stone or brick)
massthe liturgy of the Eucharist (see eucharist
recumbentsuggestive of repose : leaning
waketo be or remain awake
bewitchto influence or affect especially injuriously by witchcraft
idioman expression in the usage of a language that is peculiar to itself either in having a meaning that cannot be derived from the conjoined meanings of its elements (such as up in the air for "undecided") or in its grammatically atypical use of words (such as give way)
stalwartmarked by outstanding strength and vigor of body, mind, or spirit
rectifyto set right : remedy
derelictionan intentional abandonment
perquisitea privilege, gain, or profit incidental to regular salary or wages