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
ethosthe distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution
vertigoa sensation of motion in which the individual or the individual's surroundings seem to whirl dizzily
caucusa closed meeting of a group of persons belonging to the same political party or faction usually to select candidates or to decide on policy
nugatoryof little or no consequence : trifling
coronera usually elected public officer who is typically not required to have specific medical qualifications and whose principal duty is to inquire by an inquest into the cause of any death which there is reason to suppose is not due to natural causes compare medical examiner
rhapsodizeto speak or write in a rhapsodic manner
spawnto deposit or fertilize spawn
deb\^aclesudden disastrous downfall or defeat; complete disaster
unctuoushaving, revealing, or marked by a smug, ingratiating, and false earnestness or spirituality
broodthe young of an animal or a family of young