GRE Word List

SCAD

any of several carangid fishes (especially of the genus Decapterus)

The meaning of the word scad is any of several carangid fishes (especially of the genus Decapterus).

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sophomoricconceited and overconfident of knowledge but poorly informed and immature
abscondto depart secretly and hide oneself
devoteean ardent follower, supporter, or enthusiast (as of a religion, art form, or sport)
factiousof or relating to faction: such as
apiculturethe keeping of bees especially on a large scale
reverendworthy of reverence : revered
paeana joyous song or hymn of praise, tribute, thanksgiving, or triumph
contiguousbeing in actual contact : touching along a boundary or at a point
compliancethe act or process of complying to a desire, demand, proposal, or regimen or to coercion
chideto speak out in angry or displeased rebuke