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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superciliouscoolly and patronizingly haughty
inebriateone who is drunk
conveyancethe action of conveying
elaborateplanned or carried out with great care
maxima general truth, fundamental principle, or rule of conduct
pyromaniaca person who has an uncontrollable impulse to start fires : a person affected by pyromania
hue_and_cryoutcry; loud cry or clamor; strong protest; Ex. hue and cry against the new rule
ethosthe distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution
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inculcateto teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions