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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| usurp | to seize and hold (office, place, functions, powers, etc.) in possession by force or without right |
| well-bred | having or displaying the politeness and good manners associated especially with people of high social class |
| vituperative | uttering or given to censure : containing or characterized by verbal abuse |
| fodder | something fed to domestic animals |
| alliteration | the repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables (such as wild and woolly, threatening throngs) |
| foul | offensive to the senses : loathsome |
| niggle | trifle |
| wake | to be or remain awake |
| shambles | a meat market |
| fancier | one that has a special liking or interest |