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.

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WordMeaning
genericrelating to or characteristic of a whole group or class : general
subornto induce secretly to do an unlawful thing
commandeerto compel to perform military service
smeltany of a family (Osmeridae) of small bony fishes that closely resemble the trouts in general structure, live along coasts and ascend rivers to spawn or are landlocked, and have delicate oily flesh with a distinctive odor and taste
detainto hold or keep in or as if in custody
puckerto become wrinkled or constricted
draconianof, relating to, or characteristic of Draco or the severe code of laws held to have been framed by him
intelligentsiaintellectuals who form an artistic, social, or political vanguard or elite
wangleto resort to trickery or devious methods
aggrandizeto make great or greater : increase