GRE Word List

ZEPHYR

a breeze from the west

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

Random words

WordMeaning
fermentto undergo fermentation
valedictionan act of bidding farewell
hyperboleextravagant exaggeration (such as "mile-high ice-cream cones")
feeblemindedimpaired in intellectual ability : affected with intellectual disability
ragamuffina ragged often disreputable person
bugabooan imaginary object of fear
reconnaissancea preliminary survey to gain information
whetto sharpen by rubbing on or with something (such as a stone)
contextthe parts of a discourse that surround a word or passage and can throw light on its meaning
furtivedone in a quiet and secretive way to avoid being noticed : surreptitious