GRE Word List

RAVENOUS

rapacious

The meaning of the word ravenous is rapacious.

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WordMeaning
accoutreto provide with equipment or furnishings : outfit
affirmationthe act of affirming
distillto let fall, exude, or precipitate (see precipitate
rouea man devoted to a life of sensual pleasure : rake
idioman expression in the usage of a language that is peculiar to itself either in having a meaning that cannot be derived from the conjoined meanings of its elements (such as up in the air for "undecided") or in its grammatically atypical use of words (such as give way)
tempestuousof, relating to, or resembling a tempest : turbulent
indicessigns; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index
bigota person who is obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices
engagingtending to draw favorable attention or interest : attractive
mortara sturdy vessel in which material is pounded or rubbed with a pestle