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
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clemency | disposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due |
anodyne | serving to alleviate pain |
prevaricate | to deviate from the truth : equivocate |
coy | marked by cute, coquettish, or artful playfulness |
expose | to 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 |
disparity | a noticeable and usually significant difference or dissimilarity |
historical | of, relating to, or having the character of history |
phalanx | a body of heavily armed infantry in ancient Greece formed in close deep ranks and files |
versatile | embracing a variety of subjects, fields, or skills |