GRE Word List
CLEAVE
to adhere firmly and closely or loyally and unwaveringly
The meaning of the word cleave is to adhere firmly and closely or loyally and unwaveringly.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pinion | the terminal section of a bird's wing including the carpus, metacarpus, and phalanges |
| abominable | worthy of or causing disgust or hatred : detestable |
| protege | one who is protected or trained or whose career is furthered by a person of experience, prominence, or influence |
| decrepit | wasted and weakened by or as if by the infirmities of old age |
| igneous | formed by solidification of magma |
| obstinate | stubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion |
| pertinacious | adhering resolutely to an opinion, purpose, or design |
| fermentation | the enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity |
| quotidian | occurring every day |
| acknowledge | to recognize the rights, authority, or status of |