GRE Word List

CLAP

strike the palms of the hands together with a sudden explosive sound; come together suddenly with a sharp sound; put or send promptly; Ex. clap the thief in jail; N: clapping; loud or explosive sound; CF. applause

The meaning of the word clap is strike the palms of the hands together with a sudden explosive sound; come together suddenly with a sharp sound; put or send promptly; Ex. clap the thief in jail; N: clapping; loud or explosive sound; CF. applause.

Random words

WordMeaning
depredationplundering; destruction
meritdeserve; ADJ. meritorious: deserving reward or praise
mealymouthedindirect in speech (when something unpleasant must be said); hypocritical; evasive
manifestationoutward demonstration; manifesting; indication of the presence of something; Ex. manifestation of his pronounced musical bent
dementedinsane
broodsit on in order to hatch; think deeply or worry anxiously; N: the young of certain animals; group of young birds hatched at one time
accretiongrowth or increase in size by gradual addition; growth; increase; increase by natural growth; Ex. towers and other accretions of the castle; V. accrete
suavityurbanity; polish; ADJ. suave: smooth and courteous
nurturenourish; feed; educate; rear; care for while it is growing or developing; foster; cultivate; N: something that nourishes; rearing
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