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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| hue | overall character or appearance to the mind : complexion |
| whittle | a large knife |
| pacify | to allay the anger or agitation of : soothe |
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| lavish | expending or bestowing profusely : prodigal |
| detain | to hold or keep in or as if in custody |
| embed | to enclose closely in or as if in a matrix |
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