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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pronouncedstrongly marked : decided
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permissivegranted on sufferance : tolerated
sharda piece or fragment of a brittle substance
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throttleto compress the throat of : choke
wretcha miserable person : one who is profoundly unhappy or in great misfortune
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