GRE Word List

ADHERE

to hold fast or stick by or as if by gluing, suction, grasping, or fusing

The meaning of the word adhere is to hold fast or stick by or as if by gluing, suction, grasping, or fusing.

Random words

WordMeaning
buttressa projecting structure of masonry or wood for supporting or giving stability to a wall or building
quibbleto evade the point of an argument by caviling about words
retrospectiveof, relating to, or given to retrospection
optimista person who is inclined to be hopeful and to expect good outcomes : someone who is given to optimism
attenuateto lessen the amount, force, magnitude, or value of : weaken
righteousacting in accord with divine or moral law : free from guilt or sin
disapprobationthe act or state of disapproving : the state of being disapproved : condemnation
baskto lie or relax in a pleasant warmth or atmosphere
cacophonousmarked by cacophony : harsh-sounding
crestfallenhaving a drooping crest or hanging head