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
ciliatedpossessing cilia
emollientmaking soft or supple
apotheosisthe perfect form or example of something : quintessence
insidioushaving a gradual and cumulative effect : subtle
mollycoddleto treat with an excessive or absurd degree of indulgence and attention
regaleto entertain sumptuously : feast with delicacies
pusillanimouslacking courage and resolution : marked by contemptible timidity
torsothe human body apart from the head, neck, arms, and legs : the human trunk
facultyability
predecessorone that precedes