GRE Word List

PLUMAGE

the feathers of a bird

The meaning of the word plumage is the feathers of a bird.

Random words

WordMeaning
saboteurone that practices sabotage
feintsomething feigned
putrescentundergoing putrefaction : becoming putrid
tempothe rate of speed of a musical piece or passage indicated by one of a series of directions (such as largo, presto, or allegro) and often by an exact metronome marking
swearto utter or take solemnly (an oath)
slanderto utter slander against : defame
prateto talk long and idly : chatter
rigorharsh inflexibility in opinion, temper, or judgment : severity
winceto shrink back involuntarily (as from pain) : flinch
punyslight or inferior in power, size, or importance : weak