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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WordMeaning
supposititiousfraudulently substituted : spurious
abjectsunk to or existing in a low state or condition : very bad or severe
capaciouscontaining or capable of containing a great deal
masticateto grind or crush (food) with or as if with the teeth : chew
paupera person destitute of means except such as are derived from charity
perspicaciousof acute mental vision or discernment : keen
avengeto take vengeance for or on behalf of
pejorativea word or phrase that has negative connotations (see connotation
vigilantea member of a volunteer committee organized to suppress and punish crime summarily (as when the processes of law are viewed as inadequate)
primto give a prim or demure expression to