GRE Word List
VIXEN
female fox; ill-tempered woman; CF. shrew
The meaning of the word vixen is female fox; ill-tempered woman; CF. shrew.
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friction | clash or conflict in opinion; rubbing against |
philanthropist | lover of mankind; doer of good; N. philanthropy |
scuffle | struggle confusedly; move off in a confused hurry; N. CF. scuffling twins ? |
artisan | a manually skilled worker |
swerve | deviate; turn aside sharply from a straight course; Ex. swerve from the principle; Ex. The car swerved to the right. |
prank | mischievous trick |
consonant | harmonious; in agreement; N. |
frantic | wild; distraught as from fear or worry; Ex. frantic with fear |
skiff | small light sailboat or rowboat |
entomology | study of insects |