GRE Word List

WEATHER

the state of the atmosphere with respect to heat or cold, wetness or dryness, calm or storm, clearness or cloudiness

The meaning of the word weather is the state of the atmosphere with respect to heat or cold, wetness or dryness, calm or storm, clearness or cloudiness.

Random words

WordMeaning
wrangleto dispute angrily or peevishly : bicker
lampoonsatire
appraiseto set a value on : to estimate the amount of
cronea cruel or ugly old woman
indicessigns; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index
metallurgicalthe science and technology of metals
perturbto cause to be worried or upset : disquiet
opuswork
fortitudestrength of mind that enables a person to encounter danger or bear pain or adversity with courage
forbearancea refraining from the enforcement of something (such as a debt, right, or obligation) that is due