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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| betroth | to promise to marry |
| figure | a number symbol : numeral |
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| plumber | a dealer or worker in lead |
| compulsion | an act of compelling |
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