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
ovoidresembling an egg in shape : ovate
predatoran organism that primarily obtains food by the killing and consuming of other organisms : an organism that lives by predation
coupa sudden decisive exercise of force in politics and especially the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group : coup d'Γ©tat
ligneousof or resembling wood
heydaythe period of one's greatest popularity, vigor, or prosperity
halcyoncharacterized by happiness, great success, and prosperity : golden
demoniacpossessed or influenced by a demon
swearto utter or take solemnly (an oath)
stunto make senseless, groggy, or dizzy by or as if by a blow : daze
badgerany of various burrowing mammals (especially Taxidea taxus and Meles meles) of the weasel family that are widely distributed in the northern hemisphere