GRE Word List

WHELP

any of the young of various carnivorous mammals and especially of the dog

The meaning of the word whelp is any of the young of various carnivorous mammals and especially of the dog.

Random words

WordMeaning
foregoto go before : precede
archipelagoan expanse of water with many scattered islands
pastea dough that contains a considerable proportion of fat and is used for pastry crust or fancy rolls
listlesscharacterized by lack of interest, energy, or spirit
swerveto turn aside abruptly from a straight line or course : deviate
jetsamthe part of a ship, its equipment, or its cargo that is cast overboard to lighten the load in time of distress and that sinks or is washed ashore
surlymenacing or threatening in appearance
redoubtablecausing fear or alarm : formidable
hoaxto trick into believing or accepting as genuine something false and often preposterous
aproposbeing both relevant and opportune