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
diurnalactive chiefly in the daytime
draughta rough written version of something that is not yet in its final form; to write the first rough version of something such as a letter, speech, book or law; to choose people and send them somewhere for a special task
adversitya state or instance of serious or continued difficulty or misfortune
bookishof or relating to books
consummateextremely skilled and accomplished
insinuateto impart or suggest in an artful or indirect way : imply
asyluman inviolable place of refuge and protection giving shelter to criminals and debtors : sanctuary
avocationa subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby
precociousexceptionally early in development or occurrence
defaceto mar the appearance of : injure by effacing significant details