GRE Word List

URCHIN

hedgehog

The meaning of the word urchin is hedgehog.

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phalanxa body of heavily armed infantry in ancient Greece formed in close deep ranks and files
apexthe uppermost point : vertex
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charmthe chanting or reciting of a magic spell : incantation
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factiousof or relating to faction: such as
temporalof or relating to time as opposed to eternity
baroqueof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension
insightfulexhibiting or characterized by insight
gnarledfull of knots or gnarls : knotty