GRE Word List
URCHIN
hedgehog
The meaning of the word urchin is hedgehog.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| spangle | a small plate of shining metal or plastic used for ornamentation especially on clothing |
| derivation | the formation of a word from another word or base (as by the addition of a usually noninflectional affix) |
| unfrock | defrock |
| gentry | upper or ruling class : aristocracy |
| unseemly | not seemly: such as |
| panacea | a remedy for all ills or difficulties : cure-all |
| assent | to agree to or approve of something (such as an idea or suggestion) especially after thoughtful consideration : concur |
| sophomoric | conceited and overconfident of knowledge but poorly informed and immature |
| catcall | a loud or raucous cry made especially to express disapproval (as at a sports event) |
| obese | having excessive body fat |