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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WordMeaning
tremulouscharacterized by or affected with trembling or tremors
imperviousnot allowing entrance or passage : impenetrable
jettisonto get rid of as superfluous or encumbering : omit or forgo as part of a plan or as the result of some other decision
eulogya commendatory oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased
unsulliednot soiled or tarnished : not sullied
cisternan artificial reservoir (such as an underground tank) for storing liquids and especially water (such as rainwater)
gushto issue copiously or violently
enticeto attract artfully or adroitly or by arousing hope or desire : tempt
decrepitudethe quality or state of being decrepit
spawnto deposit or fertilize spawn