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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| fake | not true, real, or genuine : counterfeit |
| multifarious | having or occurring in great variety : diverse |
| potent | having or wielding force, authority, or influence : powerful |
| satirical | of, relating to, or constituting satire |
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| exegesis | exposition |
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