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
perditioneternal damnation
reciprocateto give and take mutually
duressforcible restraint or restriction
cabalthe contrived schemes of a group of persons secretly united in a plot (as to overturn a government)
drossthe scum or unwanted material that forms on the surface of molten metal
maelstroma powerful often violent whirlpool sucking in objects within a given radius
bara straight piece (as of wood or metal) that is longer than it is wide and has any of various uses (as for a lever, support, barrier, or fastening)
abateto decrease in force or intensity
exhilaratingcausing strong feelings of happy excitement and elation : thrilling
queasycausing nausea