GRE Word List
ZEPHYR
a breeze from the west
The meaning of the word zephyr is a breeze from the west.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| eccentric | deviating from conventional or accepted usage or conduct especially in odd or whimsical ways |
| crescendo | a gradual increase |
| miscreant | unbelieving |
| defrock | to deprive of the right to exercise the functions of office |
| jaundiced | affected with or as if with jaundice |
| consanguineous | of the same blood or origin |
| deface | to mar the appearance of : injure by effacing significant details |
| engage | to offer (something, such as one's life or word) as backing to a cause or aim : to expose to risk for the attainment or support of some end |
| iota | an infinitesimal amount : jot |
| unobtrusive | not obtrusive : not blatant, arresting, or aggressive : inconspicuous |