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
grislyinspiring horror or intense fear
profaneto treat (something sacred) with abuse, irreverence, or contempt : desecrate
blasphemythe act of insulting or showing contempt or lack of reverence for God
mendicantbeggar
largessliberal giving (as of money) to or as if to an inferior
scurvya disease caused by a lack of vitamin C and characterized by spongy gums, loosening of the teeth, and a bleeding into the skin and mucous membranes
shudderto tremble convulsively : shiver
qualifiedfitted (as by training or experience) for a given purpose : competent
remonstrateto present and urge reasons in opposition : expostulate
prognosisthe prospect of recovery as anticipated from the usual course of disease or peculiarities of the case