GRE Word List
SYLVAN
one that frequents groves or woods
The meaning of the word sylvan is one that frequents groves or woods.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| satyr | a sylvan deity in Greek mythology having certain characteristics of a horse or goat and fond of Dionysian revelry |
| gait | a manner of walking or moving on foot |
| chorus | a company of singers and dancers in Athenian drama participating in or commenting on the action |
| appurtenances | accessory objects |
| agility | the quality or state of being agile : nimbleness |
| sobriety | the quality or state of being sober |
| magnate | a person of rank, power, influence, or distinction often in a specified area |
| amiss | in a mistaken way : wrongly |
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