GRE Word List

ASPIRE

to seek to attain or accomplish a particular goal

The meaning of the word aspire is to seek to attain or accomplish a particular goal.

Random words

WordMeaning
cadencethe beat, time, or measure of rhythmical motion or activity
sluran insulting or disparaging remark or innuendo : aspersion
betrothto promise to marry
animositya strong feeling of dislike or hatred : ill will or resentment tending toward active hostility : an antagonistic attitude
bawdyboisterously or humorously indecent
theocracygovernment of a state by immediate divine guidance or by officials who are regarded as divinely guided
veneera thin sheet of a material: such as
thesisa dissertation embodying results of original research and especially substantiating a specific view
stippleto engrave by means of dots and flicks
melancholydepression of spirits : dejection