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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| epicurean | of or relating to Epicurus or Epicureanism |
| belated | delayed beyond the usual time |
| qualify | to reduce from a general to a particular or restricted form : modify |
| elysium | the abode of the blessed after death in classical mythology |
| confidential | marked by intimacy or willingness to confide |
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