GRE Word List

ACKNOWLEDGE

to recognize the rights, authority, or status of

The meaning of the word acknowledge is to recognize the rights, authority, or status of.

Random words

WordMeaning
slakesubside
discriminatingmaking a distinction : distinguishing
tritehackneyed or boring from much use : not fresh or original
torsothe human body apart from the head, neck, arms, and legs : the human trunk
avertto turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance
influxa coming in
almssomething (such as money or food) given freely to relieve the poor
sultryvery hot and humid : sweltering
gratuitousnot called for by the circumstances : not necessary, appropriate, or justified : unwarranted
exactto call for forcibly or urgently and obtain