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
promontorya high point of land or rock projecting into a body of water
fringean ornamental border consisting of short straight or twisted threads or strips hanging from cut or raveled edges or from a separate band
ensueto strive to attain : pursue
sciondescendant
bemoanto express deep grief or distress over
phalanxa body of heavily armed infantry in ancient Greece formed in close deep ranks and files
fleecethe coat of wool covering a wool-bearing animal (such as a sheep)
alliterationthe repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables (such as wild and woolly, threatening throngs)
stoutstrong of character: such as
annotateto make or furnish critical or explanatory notes or comment