GRE Word List

POLAR

of or relating to a geographic pole or the region around it

The meaning of the word polar is of or relating to a geographic pole or the region around it.

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WordMeaning
indolentaverse to activity, effort, or movement : habitually lazy
buccaneerany of the freebooters preying on Spanish ships and settlements especially in 17th century West Indies
dappledmarked with small spots or patches contrasting with the background
incubateto sit on (eggs) so as to hatch by the warmth of the body
mangleto injure with deep disfiguring wounds by cutting, tearing, or crushing
crinkleto form many short bends or ripples
obliterateto remove utterly from recognition or memory
finishto come to an end : terminate
sarcasma sharp and often satirical or ironic utterance designed to cut or give pain
repellentserving or tending to drive away or ward off