GRE Word List
ZANY
very eccentric (see eccentric
The meaning of the word zany is very eccentric (see eccentric.
Random words
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primate | a bishop who has precedence in a province, a group of provinces, or a nation |
mite | any of numerous small acarid arachnids that often infest animals, plants, and stored foods and include important disease vectors |
fancier | one that has a special liking or interest |
unfeigned | not feigned or hypocritical : genuine |
spin | to draw out and twist fiber into yarn or thread |
self-righteous | convinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic |
rampant | rearing upon the hind legs with forelegs extended |
propellant | capable of propelling |
atone | to make amends : to provide or serve as reparation or compensation for something bad or unwelcome |
crest | a showy tuft or process on the head of an animal and especially a bird see bird illustration |