Difficult GRE Words - Group 11

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n. a small statue; a statue or image in the round much smaller than nature

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n. layer of earth's surface; layer of society

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v. present obstacle; stump; cause to fail or to leave hopelessly puzzled, confused, or stuck

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v. conquer; bring under control

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a. easily influenced or affected; especially sensitive

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n. a heavy textile with a woven design

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a. very stormy; turbulent; rough with wind; impassioned; violent

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a. of or relating to the earth or its inhabitants; living or growing on land; not aquatic

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n. any of a breed of horses, bred chiefly for racing; well-bred person

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a. marked by repeated turns or bends; winding or twisting; not straightforward; circuitous