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
sumptuousextremely costly, rich, luxurious, or magnificent
ironythe use of words to express something other than and especially the opposite of the literal meaning
postmortemdone, occurring, or collected after death
embraceto clasp in the arms : hug
variegateto diversify in external appearance especially with different colors : dapple
pillagethe act of looting or plundering especially in war
vigilantalertly watchful especially to avoid danger
covertnot openly shown, engaged in, or avowed : veiled
odiumthe state or fact of being subjected to hatred and contempt as a result of a despicable act or blameworthy circumstance
strangleto choke to death by compressing the throat with something (such as a hand or rope) : throttle