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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| Word | Meaning |
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| subpoena | a writ commanding a person designated in it to appear in court under a penalty for failure |
| apprehend | arrest |
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| manacle | a shackle for the hand or wrist : handcuff |
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