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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| gentle | free from harshness, sternness, or violence |
| humility | freedom from pride or arrogance : the quality or state of being humble |
| impropriety | an improper or indecorous act or remark |
| preempt | to acquire (something, such as land) by preemption |
| masquerade | a social gathering of persons wearing masks and often fantastic costumes |
| halcyon | characterized by happiness, great success, and prosperity : golden |
| phalanx | a body of heavily armed infantry in ancient Greece formed in close deep ranks and files |
| ram | a male sheep |
| beleaguer | besiege |
| isthmus | a narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas |