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
pedantone who is unimaginative or who unduly emphasizes minutiae in the presentation or use of knowledge
contrivedhaving an unnatural or false appearance or quality : artificial
illusivebased on or producing illusion : illusory
pell-mellin mingled confusion or disorder
fuss:trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby
gaita manner of walking or moving on foot
indigencea level of poverty in which real hardship and deprivation are suffered and comforts of life are wholly lacking
absolveto set (someone) free from an obligation or the consequences of guilt
backslideto lapse morally or in the practice of religion
refuteto prove wrong by argument or evidence : show to be false or erroneous