GRE Word List

PLUMAGE

the feathers of a bird

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

Random words

WordMeaning
pursea small bag for money
masona skilled worker who builds by laying units of substantial material (such as stone or brick)
expropriateto deprive of possession or proprietary rights
syllogisma deductive scheme of a formal argument consisting of a major and a minor premise and a conclusion (as in "every virtue is laudable; kindness is a virtue; therefore kindness is laudable")
dissipateto break up and drive off
peripherythe perimeter of a circle or other closed curve
debristhe remains of something broken down or destroyed
luxuriateto grow profusely : thrive
capitulateto surrender often after negotiation of terms
baitto persecute or exasperate with unjust, malicious, or persistent attacks