GRE Word List

QUIVER

a case for carrying or holding arrows

The meaning of the word quiver is a case for carrying or holding arrows.

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aperturean opening or open space : hole
metropolisthe chief or capital city of a country, state, or region
astigmatisma defect of an optical system (such as a lens) causing rays from a point to fail to meet in a focal point resulting in a blurred and imperfect image
panachean ornamental tuft (as of feathers) especially on a helmet
unprepossessingnot tending to create a favorable impression : not prepossessing
catalysta substance that enables a chemical reaction to proceed at a usually faster rate or under different conditions (as at a lower temperature) than otherwise possible
chasma deep cleft in the surface of a planet (such as the earth) : gorge
generalitythe quality or state of being general
concomitantaccompanying especially in a subordinate or incidental way
mnemonicassisting or intended to assist memory