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
recitala detailed account : enumeration
elopeto run away secretly with the intention of getting married usually without parental consent
bucolicof or relating to shepherds or herdsmen : pastoral
imbecilitythe quality or state of being very stupid or foolish : utter foolishness
expeditiousmarked by or acting with prompt efficiency
diaphanouscharacterized by such fineness of texture as to permit seeing through
gadflyany of various flies (such as a horsefly, botfly, or warble fly) that bite or annoy livestock
dazzleto lose clear vision especially from looking at bright light
annealto heat and then cool (a material, such as steel or glass) usually for softening and making less brittle
sleightdeceitful craftiness