GRE Word List

ZEPHYR

a breeze from the west

The meaning of the word zephyr is a breeze from the west.

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atheistica person who does not believe in the existence of a god or any gods : one who subscribes to or advocates atheism
forsaketo renounce or turn away from entirely
hypercriticalmeticulously or excessively critical
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milieuthe physical or social setting in which something occurs or develops : environment
virilehaving traditionally masculine traits especially to a marked degree
ambivalencesimultaneous and contradictory attitudes or feelings (such as attraction and repulsion) toward an object, person, or action
stoutstrong of character: such as
supernumeraryexceeding the usual, stated, or prescribed number
doctrinairestubbornly or excessively devoted to a doctrine or theory without regard to practical considerations