GRE Word List

SALLOW

any of several Old World broad-leaved willows (such as Salix caprea) including important sources of charcoal and tanbark

The meaning of the word sallow is any of several Old World broad-leaved willows (such as Salix caprea) including important sources of charcoal and tanbark.

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WordMeaning
censora person who supervises conduct and morals: such as
ductilecapable of being drawn out (see draw
engagingtending to draw favorable attention or interest : attractive
unintimidatingnot causing a feeling of fear or timidity : not intimidating
primaryfirst in order of time or development : primitive
quailany of numerous small gallinaceous birds: such as
potpourria mixture of flowers, herbs, and spices that is usually kept in a jar and used for scent
dispiritedto deprive of morale or enthusiasm
vulgarlacking in cultivation, perception, or taste : coarse
penumbraa space of partial illumination (as in an eclipse) between the perfect shadow on all sides and the full light