GRE Word List
QUADRUPED
an animal having four feet
The meaning of the word quadruped is an animal having four feet.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| excoriate | to wear off the skin of : abrade |
| reciprocate | to give and take mutually |
| hurtle | to move rapidly or forcefully |
| soluble | susceptible of being dissolved in or as if in a liquid and especially water |
| bowdlerize | to expurgate (something, such as a book) by omitting or modifying parts considered vulgar |
| revulsion | a strong pulling or drawing away : withdrawal |
| institution | an established organization or corporation (such as a bank or university) especially of a public character |
| transpire | to take place : go on |
| couple | two persons married, engaged, or otherwise romantically paired |
| baroque | of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension |