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

WordMeaning
indolentaverse to activity, effort, or movement : habitually lazy
befuddleto muddle or stupefy with or as if with drink
brazenmade of brass
indecisiona wavering between two or more possible courses of action : irresolution
acuitykeenness of perception
rakean implement equipped with projecting prongs to gather material (such as leaves) or for loosening or smoothing the surface of the ground
diminutionthe act, process, or an instance of becoming gradually less (as in size or importance) : the act, process, or an instance of diminishing : decrease
surmountto prevail over : overcome
discernibleable to be perceived by a sense (such as sight or smell) or by the mind : capable of being discerned
rejoinderthe defendant's answer to the plaintiff's replication