GRE Word List
ACCLIMATE
to adapt (someone) to a new temperature, altitude, climate, environment, or situation
The meaning of the word acclimate is to adapt (someone) to a new temperature, altitude, climate, environment, or situation.
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illusive | based on or producing illusion : illusory |
awl | a pointed tool for marking surfaces or piercing small holes (as in leather or wood) |
blatant | noisy especially in a vulgar or offensive manner : clamorous |
hoary | gray or white with or as if with age |
illusory | based on or producing illusion : deceptive |
enclave | a distinct territorial, cultural, or social unit enclosed within or as if within foreign territory |
innate | existing in, belonging to, or determined by factors present in an individual from birth : native |
turgid | excessively embellished in style or language : bombastic |
licentious | lacking legal or moral restraints |
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