GRE Word List

TALON

the claw of an animal and especially of a bird of prey

The meaning of the word talon is the claw of an animal and especially of a bird of prey.

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sensualrelating to or consisting in the gratification of the senses or the indulgence of appetite : fleshly
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purgeto clear of guilt
realmkingdom
uproariousmarked by uproar
blithelacking due thought or consideration : casual
epauletsomething that ornaments or protects the shoulder: such as
jeopardizeto expose to danger or risk : imperil
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