GRE Word List

ZANY

very eccentric (see eccentric

The meaning of the word zany is very eccentric (see eccentric.

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peerone that is of equal standing with another : equal
substantivehaving substance : involving matters of major or practical importance to all concerned
venoma toxic substance produced by some animals (such as snakes, scorpions, or bees) that is injected into prey or an enemy chiefly by biting or stinging and has an injurious or lethal effect
tempothe rate of speed of a musical piece or passage indicated by one of a series of directions (such as largo, presto, or allegro) and often by an exact metronome marking
lineamentsan outline, feature, or contour of a body or figure and especially of a face
gerrymanderthe act or method of gerrymandering
kindleto start (a fire) burning : light
consanguinitythe quality or state of being consanguineous
garrulousgiven to prosy, rambling, or tedious loquacity : pointlessly or annoyingly talkative
catapultan ancient military device for hurling missiles