GRE Word List
RECUMBENT
suggestive of repose : leaning
The meaning of the word recumbent is suggestive of repose : leaning.
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| Word | Meaning |
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| nadir | the point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the zenith and vertically downward from the observer |
| awl | a pointed tool for marking surfaces or piercing small holes (as in leather or wood) |
| coax | to influence or gently urge by caressing or flattering : wheedle |
| equinox | either of the two points on the celestial sphere where the celestial equator intersects the ecliptic |
| parchment | the skin of a sheep or goat prepared for writing on |
| amulet | a charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft) |
| opus | work |
| hedonist | a person who is devoted to the pursuit of pleasure : someone who practices hedonism |
| silt | loose sedimentary material with rock particles usually ¹/₂₀ millimeter or less in diameter |
| nova | a star that suddenly increases its light output tremendously and then fades away to its former obscurity in a few months or years |