GRE Word List

BELEAGUER

besiege

The meaning of the word beleaguer is besiege.

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inherentinvolved in the constitution or essential character of something : belonging by nature or habit : intrinsic
mellifluoushaving a smooth rich flow
anestheticof, relating to, or capable of producing anesthesia
tarantulaany of various large, typically ground-dwelling, hairy, mygalomorph spiders (family Theraphosidae) of warm regions that possess venomous fangs used to subdue and kill prey (such as insects, centipedes, frogs, and mice) caught by ambush or chase and that construct silk-lined burrows but do not build webs to trap food
archaeologythe scientific study of material remains (such as tools, pottery, jewelry, stone walls, and monuments) of past human life and activities
healthfulbeneficial to health of body or mind
raucousdisagreeably harsh or strident : hoarse
welta strip between a shoe sole and upper through which they are stitched or stapled together
haranguea speech addressed to a public assembly
understateto represent as less than is the case