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).

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smolderto burn sluggishly, without flame, and often with much smoke
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coteriean intimate and often exclusive group of persons with a unifying common interest or purpose
tippleto drink liquor especially by habit or to excess
promulgateto make (an idea, belief, etc.) known to many people by open declaration : proclaim
gradationa series forming successive stages
torsothe human body apart from the head, neck, arms, and legs : the human trunk
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amuleta charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft)