GRE Word List
VERNAL
pertaining to spring
The meaning of the word vernal is pertaining to spring.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| embryonic | undeveloped; rudimentary; N. embryo: organism in the early stage of development |
| recourse | resorting to help when in trouble; Ex. without recourse to |
| vassal | in feudalism, one who held land of a superior lord; subordinate or dependent |
| testy | irritable; impatient and bad-tempered; short-tempered; N. testiness |
| plutocracy | society ruled by the wealthy |
| backslide | revert (to bad habits); N. reverter |
| alluvial | pertaining to soil deposits left by running water |
| indignation | anger at an injustice; Ex. righteous indignation; ADJ. indignant |
| hone | sharpen (a tool); N: whetstone for sharpening a tool |
| pulchritude | beauty; comeliness; ADJ. pulchritudinous |