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 |
|---|---|
| sumptuous | extremely costly, rich, luxurious, or magnificent |
| irony | the use of words to express something other than and especially the opposite of the literal meaning |
| postmortem | done, occurring, or collected after death |
| embrace | to clasp in the arms : hug |
| variegate | to diversify in external appearance especially with different colors : dapple |
| pillage | the act of looting or plundering especially in war |
| vigilant | alertly watchful especially to avoid danger |
| covert | not openly shown, engaged in, or avowed : veiled |
| odium | the state or fact of being subjected to hatred and contempt as a result of a despicable act or blameworthy circumstance |
| strangle | to choke to death by compressing the throat with something (such as a hand or rope) : throttle |