GRE Word List

SIREN

any of a group of female and partly human creatures in Greek mythology that lured mariners to destruction by their singing

The meaning of the word siren is any of a group of female and partly human creatures in Greek mythology that lured mariners to destruction by their singing.

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WordMeaning
gibeto utter taunting words
seasona time characterized by a particular circumstance or feature
eminentexhibiting eminence especially in standing above others in some quality or position : prominent
relinquishto withdraw or retreat from : leave behind
draughta rough written version of something that is not yet in its final form; to write the first rough version of something such as a letter, speech, book or law; to choose people and send them somewhere for a special task
writheto twist into coils or folds
eruditehaving or showing knowledge that is gained by studying : possessing or displaying erudition
groucha fit of bad temper
forebearsancestor
haggardnot tamed