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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concedeto acknowledge grudgingly or hesitantly
integrityfirm adherence to a code of especially moral or artistic values : incorruptibility
laitythe people of a religious faith as distinguished from its clergy
vacillateto waver in mind, will, or feeling : hesitate in choice of opinions or courses
cosmicof or relating to the cosmos, the extraterrestrial vastness, or the universe in contrast to the earth alone
glitterto shine by reflection with many small flashes of brilliant light : sparkle
deliberateto think about or discuss issues and decisions carefully
campa place usually away from urban areas where tents or simple buildings (such as cabins) are erected for shelter or for temporary residence (as for laborers, prisoners, or vacationers)
smeltany of a family (Osmeridae) of small bony fishes that closely resemble the trouts in general structure, live along coasts and ascend rivers to spawn or are landlocked, and have delicate oily flesh with a distinctive odor and taste
askewout of line : at an angle