GRE Word List
ASSIMILATE
to take into the mind and thoroughly understand
The meaning of the word assimilate is to take into the mind and thoroughly understand.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| abrasive | causing damage, wear, or removal of surface material by grinding or rubbing : tending to abrade |
| disinclination | a preference for avoiding something : slight aversion |
| cornucopia | a curved, hollow goat's horn or similarly shaped receptacle (such as a horn-shaped basket) that is overflowing especially with fruit and vegetables (such as gourds, ears of corn, apples, and grapes) and that is used as a decorative motif emblematic of abundance |
| erudite | having or showing knowledge that is gained by studying : possessing or displaying erudition |
| palatial | of, relating to, or being a palace |
| stoke | to poke or stir up (a fire, flames, etc.) : supply with fuel |
| musty | impaired by damp or mildew : moldy |
| illusion | a misleading image presented to the vision : optical illusion |
| inordinate | exceeding reasonable limits : immoderate |
| sojourn | a temporary stay |