GRE Word List
VENTRAL
of or relating to the belly : abdominal
The meaning of the word ventral is of or relating to the belly : abdominal.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| indelible | that cannot be removed, washed away, or erased |
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| ardor | an often restless or transitory warmth of feeling |
| pedagogue | teacher |
| contortions | to twist in a violent manner |
| halfhearted | lacking heart, spirit, or interest |
| captious | marked by an often ill-natured inclination to stress faults and raise objections |
| corrosive | tending or having the power to corrode |
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