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 |
|---|---|
| insurgent | a person who revolts against civil authority or an established government |
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| substantial | consisting of or relating to substance |
| stellar | of or relating to the stars : astral |
| refractory | resisting control or authority : stubborn |
| ameliorate | to make better or more tolerable |
| metallurgical | the science and technology of metals |
| sectarian | of, relating to, or characteristic of a sect or sectarian |
| ingenue | a naive girl or young woman |
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