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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WordMeaning
palatethe roof of the mouth separating the mouth from the nasal cavity see hard palate
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constraintthe act of constraining
mitigateto cause to become less harsh or hostile : mollify
cognateof the same or similar nature : generically alike
charmthe chanting or reciting of a magic spell : incantation
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mordantbiting and caustic in thought, manner, or style : incisive
expansivehaving a capacity or a tendency to expand