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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ostentatiousattracting or seeking to attract attention, admiration, or envy often by gaudiness or obviousness : overly elaborate or conspicuous : characterized by, fond of, or evincing ostentation
minatoryhaving a menacing quality
transportto transfer or convey from one place to another
gentryupper or ruling class : aristocracy
assurancethe state of being assured: such as
sublimeto cause to pass directly from the solid to the vapor state and condense back to solid form
venturesomeinclined to court or incur risk or danger : daring
thwartto oppose successfully : defeat the hopes or aspirations of
leerysuspicious
sensuousof or relating to the senses or sensible objects