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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gentryupper or ruling class : aristocracy
blightedaffected with blight (see blight
habituateto make used to something : accustom
ethosthe distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution
paroxysma fit, attack, or sudden increase or recurrence of symptoms (as of a disease) : convulsion
abutto border on : to touch along an edge
gustoan individual or special taste
divergeto move or extend in different directions from a common point : draw apart
sanctiona formal decree
panachean ornamental tuft (as of feathers) especially on a helmet