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 |
|---|---|
| limbo | an abode of souls that are according to Roman Catholic theology barred from heaven because of not having received Christian baptism |
| venturesome | inclined to court or incur risk or danger : daring |
| chalice | a drinking cup : goblet |
| brawn | the flesh of a boar |
| vacuous | emptied of or lacking content |
| silt | loose sedimentary material with rock particles usually ¹/₂₀ millimeter or less in diameter |
| reprieve | to delay the punishment of (someone, such as a condemned prisoner) |
| aghast | struck with terror, amazement, or horror : shocked and upset |
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| emend | to correct usually by textual alterations |