GRE Word List
URSINE
of or relating to a bear or the bear family (Ursidae)
The meaning of the word ursine is of or relating to a bear or the bear family (Ursidae).
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| marsupial | any of an order (Marsupialia) of mammals comprising kangaroos, wombats, bandicoots, opossums, and related animals that do not develop a true placenta and that usually have a pouch on the abdomen of the female which covers the teats and serves to carry the young |
| extenuate | to lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate |
| onslaught | an especially fierce attack |
| regatta | a rowing, speedboat, or sailing race or a series of such races |
| legacy | a gift by will especially of money or other personal property : bequest |
| raucous | disagreeably harsh or strident : hoarse |
| enormity | an outrageous, improper, vicious, or immoral act |
| nonchalance | the quality or state of being nonchalant |
| cozen | to deceive, win over, or induce to do something by artful coaxing and wheedling or shrewd trickery |
| linguistic | of or relating to language or linguistics |