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.

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campa place usually away from urban areas where tents or simple buildings (such as cabins) are erected for shelter or for temporary residence (as for laborers, prisoners, or vacationers)
supinelying on the back or with the face upward
eclipsethe total or partial obscuring of one celestial body by another
handsomehaving a pleasing and usually impressive or dignified appearance
tiradea protracted speech usually marked by intemperate, vituperative, or harshly censorious language
congenitalexisting at or dating from birth
contortionsto twist in a violent manner
legatoin a manner that is smooth and connected (as between successive tones)
glibshowing little forethought or preparation : offhand
squatto cause (oneself) to crouch or sit on the ground