GRE Word List

PLUME

a feather of a bird: such as

The meaning of the word plume is a feather of a bird: such as.

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WordMeaning
chancellorthe secretary of a nobleman, prince, or king
prowessdistinguished bravery
ballasta heavy substance (such as rocks or water) placed in such a way as to improve stability and control (as of the draft of a ship or the buoyancy of a balloon or submarine)
frenziedfeeling or showing great or abnormal excitement or emotional disturbance
lavishexpending or bestowing profusely : prodigal
mediocreof moderate or low quality, value, ability, or performance : ordinary
hypocriticalcharacterized by behavior that contradicts what one claims to believe or feel : characterized by hypocrisy
chaplaina clergyman in charge of a chapel
hivea container for housing honeybees
dowseto plunge into water