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
clemencydisposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due
anodyneserving to alleviate pain
prevaricateto deviate from the truth : equivocate
coymarked by cute, coquettish, or artful playfulness
exposeto deprive of shelter, protection, or care : subject to risk from a harmful action or condition
rolling(of land) rising and falling in long gentle slopes; happening continuously by stages; Ex. rolling devolution of power to local governments
disparitya noticeable and usually significant difference or dissimilarity
historicalof, relating to, or having the character of history
phalanxa body of heavily armed infantry in ancient Greece formed in close deep ranks and files
versatileembracing a variety of subjects, fields, or skills