GRE Word List
ADHERENT
one who adheres to something: such as
The meaning of the word adherent is one who adheres to something: such as.
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phalanx | a body of heavily armed infantry in ancient Greece formed in close deep ranks and files |
extort | to obtain from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal power : wring |
vulpine | of, relating to, or resembling a fox |
presumptuous | overstepping due bounds (as of propriety or courtesy) : taking liberties |
fructify | to bear fruit |
blithe | lacking due thought or consideration : casual |
discerning | showing insight and understanding : discriminating |
thwart | to oppose successfully : defeat the hopes or aspirations of |
vainglorious | marked by vainglory : boastful |
check | to inspect, examine, or look at appraisingly or appreciatively |