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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pinion | the terminal section of a bird's wing including the carpus, metacarpus, and phalanges |
| obstreperous | marked by unruly or aggressive noisiness : clamorous |
| inflated | distended with air or gas |
| vilify | to utter slanderous and abusive statements against : defame |
| wisp | a small handful (as of hay or straw) |
| beleaguer | besiege |
| parley | to speak with another : confer |
| polity | political organization |
| matriculate | to enroll as a member of a body and especially of a college or university |
| clemency | disposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due |