GRE Word List

CHECK

to inspect, examine, or look at appraisingly or appreciatively

The meaning of the word check is to inspect, examine, or look at appraisingly or appreciatively.

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vertebrateany of a subphylum (Vertebrata) of chordates that comprises animals (such as mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fishes) typically having a bony or cartilaginous spinal column which replaces the notochord, a distinct head containing a brain which arises as an enlarged part of the nerve cord, and an internal usually bony skeleton and that includes some primitive forms (such as lampreys) in which the spinal column is absent and the notochord persists throughout life
whorla drum-shaped section on the lower part of a spindle in spinning or weaving machinery serving as a pulley for the tape drive that rotates the spindle
versatileembracing a variety of subjects, fields, or skills
accompliceone associated with another especially in wrongdoing
cruxa puzzling or difficult problem : an unsolved question
recessthe action of receding : recession
gravitydignity or sobriety of bearing
corrodeto eat away by degrees as if by gnawing
treatisea systematic exposition or argument in writing including a methodical discussion of the facts and principles involved and conclusions reached
chaplaina clergyman in charge of a chapel