GRE Word List

VULTURE

any of various large birds (families Accipitridae and Cathartidae) that are related to the hawks, eagles, and falcons but have weaker claws and the head usually naked and that subsist chiefly or entirely on carrion

The meaning of the word vulture is any of various large birds (families Accipitridae and Cathartidae) that are related to the hawks, eagles, and falcons but have weaker claws and the head usually naked and that subsist chiefly or entirely on carrion.

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metersystematically arranged and measured rhythm (see rhythm
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arbitraryexisting or coming about seemingly at random or by chance or as a capricious and unreasonable act of will
multifarioushaving or occurring in great variety : diverse
balmyhaving the qualities of balm : soothing
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inertlacking the power to move
ransackto look through thoroughly in often a rough way
bludgeona short stick that usually has one thick or loaded end and is used as a weapon
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