GRE Word List
SATURNINE
morose; gloomy; Ex. Do not be misled by his saturnine countenance.
The meaning of the word saturnine is morose; gloomy; Ex. Do not be misled by his saturnine countenance..
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| functionary | official (who performs a particular function) |
| amicable | peaceful; politely friendly; not quarrelsome; Ex. amicable settlement |
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| receptive | quick or willing to receive (ideas, suggestions, etc.); Ex. receptive to the proposal |
| temerity | boldness; nerve; rashness; Ex. temerity to ask for a pay increase after only three day's work |
| phylum | major classification, second to kingdom, of plants and animals; category ranking below a kingdom and above a class; division |
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| haughtiness | pride; arrogance; ADJ. haughty |
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