GRE Word List
PTERODACTYL
extinct flying reptile; CF. wing+finger
The meaning of the word pterodactyl is extinct flying reptile; CF. wing+finger.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| perennial | something long-lasting; perennial plant; ADJ: lasting through the year or many years; lasting for a long time; enduring |
| indignity | treatment or situation that causes shame or loss of dignity, respect; offensive or insulting treatment; humiliating or degrading treatment; Ex. I suffered the indignity of having to say that in front of them. |
| culvert | artificial channel for water; drain crossing under a road |
| distort | twist out of shape; give a false account of; misrepresent; N. distortion |
| embellish | adorn; ornament; enhance as a story (by adding fictitious details) |
| wispy | thin; slight; barely discernible |
| felicity | happiness; appropriateness (of a remark, choice, etc.); quality of being felicitous |
| parry | ward off a blow; deflect; Ex. He parried the unwelcome question very skillfully; N. CF. Έ·΄Β΄Ω΄Β °³³δΐΜ ΎΖ΄Τ |
| reprisal | retaliation |
| jabber | chatter rapidly or unintelligibly |
