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
sagaa prose narrative recorded in Iceland in the 12th and 13th centuries of historic or legendary figures and events of the heroic age of Norway and Iceland
solicitorone that solicits
alacritypromptness in response : cheerful readiness
tippleto drink liquor especially by habit or to excess
prognosisthe prospect of recovery as anticipated from the usual course of disease or peculiarities of the case
invincibleincapable of being conquered, overcome, or subdued
tenaciousnot easily pulled apart : cohesive
worldlyof, relating to, or devoted to this world and its pursuits rather than to religion or spiritual affairs
cosmicof or relating to the cosmos, the extraterrestrial vastness, or the universe in contrast to the earth alone
effluviuman invisible emanation