GRE Word List
PRIMATE
group of mammals including humans
The meaning of the word primate is group of mammals including humans.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| macerate | soften by soaking in liquid; waste away; Ex. macerate powdered wood to make paper |
| cliche | phrase dulled in meaning by repetition; platitude; ADJ. cliched |
| introvert | one who is introspective or inclined to think more about oneself; ADJ. introverted |
| gnarl | protruding knot on a tree; V. |
| ligneous | like wood |
| apotheosis | elevation to godhood; an ideal example of something |
| indecisive | marked by indecision; inconclusive; Ex. indecisive battle |
| authenticate | prove genuine |
| piebald | of different colors; mottled; spotted in different colors (esp. in black and white); Ex. piebald horse; CF. pie+bald |
| jabber | chatter rapidly or unintelligibly |