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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| allegiance | the obligation of a feudal vassal to his liege lord |
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| beget | to procreate as the father : sire |
| defame | to harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel |
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| parchment | the skin of a sheep or goat prepared for writing on |
| allay | to subdue or reduce in intensity or severity : alleviate |
| subdue | to conquer and bring into subjection : vanquish |