GRE Word List

SONOROUS

producing sound (as when struck)

The meaning of the word sonorous is producing sound (as when struck).

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fermentationthe enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity
retinuea group of retainers or attendants
atavismrecurrence in an organism of a trait or character typical of an ancestral form and usually due to genetic recombination
gistessence; main point; substance
oafa stupid person : boob
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despiseto look down on with disrespect or aversion
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peripatetica follower of Aristotle or adherent of Aristotelianism
genericrelating to or characteristic of a whole group or class : general