GRE Word List

SEDENTARY

not migratory : settled

The meaning of the word sedentary is not migratory : settled.

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WordMeaning
idylla simple descriptive work in poetry or prose that deals with rustic life or pastoral scenes or suggests a mood of peace and contentment
humilityfreedom from pride or arrogance : the quality or state of being humble
institutionalizeto make into an institution : give character of an institution to
expatiateto move about freely or at will : wander
amissin a mistaken way : wrongly
exhortto incite by argument or advice : urge strongly
calumnya misrepresentation intended to harm another's reputation
millenniumthe thousand years mentioned in Revelation (see revelation
maula heavy often wooden-headed hammer used especially for driving wedges
dowseto plunge into water