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
formidablecausing fear, dread, or apprehension
malignevil in nature, influence, or effect : injurious
obloquya strongly condemnatory utterance : abusive language
indicativeserving to indicate
fervorintensity of feeling or expression
garrulousgiven to prosy, rambling, or tedious loquacity : pointlessly or annoyingly talkative
tutelageinstruction especially of an individual
advocacythe act or process of supporting a cause or proposal : the act or process of advocating (see advocate
idioman expression in the usage of a language that is peculiar to itself either in having a meaning that cannot be derived from the conjoined meanings of its elements (such as up in the air for "undecided") or in its grammatically atypical use of words (such as give way)
colandera perforated utensil for washing or draining food