GRE Word List

URCHIN

hedgehog

The meaning of the word urchin is hedgehog.

Random words

WordMeaning
quaya structure built parallel to the bank of a waterway for use as a landing place
embossto raise the surface of into bosses
defectan imperfection or abnormality that impairs quality, function, or utility : shortcoming
gistessence; main point; substance
mendaciousgiven to or characterized by deception or falsehood or divergence from absolute truth
discursivemoving from topic to topic without order : rambling
transpireto take place : go on
niggardlygrudgingly mean about spending or granting : begrudging
affluenceabundance of property : wealth
grapplethe act or an instance of grappling