GRE Word List

ACCOST

to approach and speak to (someone) in an often challenging or aggressive way

The meaning of the word accost is to approach and speak to (someone) in an often challenging or aggressive way.

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creepto move along with the body prone and close to the ground
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chantto make melodic sounds with the voice
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