GRE Word List
ZEPHYR
gentle breeze; west wind
The meaning of the word zephyr is gentle breeze; west wind.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| cynosure | object of general attention; person or thing that is a center of attention; CF. Ursa Minor |
| quail | cower; shrink back in fear; lose heart |
| ingrained | deeply established; firmly rooted; Ex. ingrained dirt/prejudice |
| pending | not yet decided or settled; impending; Ex. pending decision; PREP. while awaiting; until; Ex. delay the decision pending his return |
| amphitheater | oval building with tiers of seats; CF. arena |
| gibberish | nonsense; nonsensical or unintelligible talk or writing; babbling |
| throb | (of a heart or machine) beat rapidly or violently; N. Ex. hearthrob: heartbeat; sweetheart |
| sway | swing from side to side; influence (someone) to change one's opinion; N. |
| tessellated | mosaic; inlaid; Ex. tessellated pattern |
| perennial | something long-lasting; perennial plant; ADJ: lasting through the year or many years; lasting for a long time; enduring |
