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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WordMeaning
doteto exhibit mental decline of or like that of old age : be in one's dotage
luridcausing horror or revulsion : gruesome
frolicfull of fun : merry
contendto strive or vie in contest or rivalry or against difficulties : struggle
soliloquythe act of talking to oneself
propinquitynearness of blood : kinship
amenableliable to be brought to account : answerable
hotheada hotheaded person
referendumthe principle or practice of submitting to popular vote a measure passed on or proposed by a legislative body or by popular initiative
reprobationthe act of reprobating : the state of being reprobated