GRE Word List
PLUMAGE
the feathers of a bird
The meaning of the word plumage is the feathers of a bird.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| profane | to treat (something sacred) with abuse, irreverence, or contempt : desecrate |
| dauntless | incapable of being intimidated or subdued : fearless |
| gratis | without charge or recompense : free |
| sentient | responsive to or conscious of sense impressions |
| heed | to pay attention |
| recluse | marked by withdrawal from society : solitary |
| baroque | of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension |
| epic | a long narrative poem in elevated style recounting the deeds of a legendary or historical hero |
| incumbent | the holder of an office or ecclesiastical benefice |
| autopsy | an examination of a body after death to determine the cause of death or the character and extent of changes produced by disease |