GRE Word List

SEDENTARY

not migratory : settled

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

Random words

WordMeaning
respitea period of temporary delay
contentiouslikely to cause disagreement or argument
vampirethe reanimated body of a dead person believed to come from the grave at night and suck the blood of persons asleep
predatoran organism that primarily obtains food by the killing and consuming of other organisms : an organism that lives by predation
reprisala retaliatory act
apologistsomeone who speaks or writes in defense of someone or something that is typically controversial, unpopular, or subject to criticism
betrayto lead astray
torridparched with heat especially of the sun : hot
compoundsomething formed by a union of elements or parts
prohibitivetending to prohibit or restrain