GRE Word List

RECUMBENT

suggestive of repose : leaning

The meaning of the word recumbent is suggestive of repose : leaning.

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nadirthe point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the zenith and vertically downward from the observer
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equinoxeither of the two points on the celestial sphere where the celestial equator intersects the ecliptic
parchmentthe skin of a sheep or goat prepared for writing on
amuleta 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)
opuswork
hedonista person who is devoted to the pursuit of pleasure : someone who practices hedonism
siltloose sedimentary material with rock particles usually ¹/₂₀ millimeter or less in diameter
novaa star that suddenly increases its light output tremendously and then fades away to its former obscurity in a few months or years