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 |
|---|---|
| incriminate | to charge with or show evidence or proof of involvement in a crime or fault |
| tablet | a flat slab or plaque suited for or bearing an inscription |
| bitter | being, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is peculiarly acrid, astringent, and often disagreeable and characteristic of citrus peels, unsweetened cocoa, black coffee, mature leafy greens (such as kale or mustard), or ale |
| forthright | free from ambiguity or evasiveness : going straight to the point |
| indelible | that cannot be removed, washed away, or erased |
| oligarchy | government by the few |
| crevice | a narrow opening resulting from a split or crack (as in a cliff) : fissure |
| oblique | neither perpendicular nor parallel : inclined |
| mitigate | to cause to become less harsh or hostile : mollify |
| dross | the scum or unwanted material that forms on the surface of molten metal |