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.
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| Word | Meaning |
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| bearing | the manner in which one behaves or comports oneself : the manner in which one bears (see bear |
| scrutinize | to examine closely and minutely |
| detraction | a lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling |
| blush | outward appearance : view |
| protege | one who is protected or trained or whose career is furthered by a person of experience, prominence, or influence |
| factitious | produced by humans rather than by natural forces |
| revoke | to annul by recalling or taking back : rescind |
| prime | the second of the canonical hours |
| reminiscence | apprehension of a Platonic idea as if it had been known in a previous existence |
| vituperative | uttering or given to censure : containing or characterized by verbal abuse |