GRE Word List

SEDENTARY

not migratory : settled

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

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doggedmarked by stubborn determination
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inhibitedto prohibit from doing something
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bitterbeing, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is peculiarly acrid, astringent, and often disagreeable and characteristic of citrus peels, unsweetened cocoa, black coffee, mature leafy greens (such as kale or mustard), or ale
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