GRE Word List

COHESION

the act or state of sticking together tightly

The meaning of the word cohesion is the act or state of sticking together tightly.

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WordMeaning
alludeto make indirect reference
abdicateto renounce a throne, high office, dignity, or function
profoundhaving intellectual depth and insight
laggardlagging or tending to lag : slow especially compared to others of the same kind
shadecomparative darkness or obscurity owing to interception of the rays of light
subordinateplaced in or occupying a lower class, rank, or position : inferior
timorousof a timid disposition : fearful
nadirthe point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the zenith and vertically downward from the observer
amiablefriendly, sociable, and congenial
catharsispurification or purgation of the emotions (such as pity and fear) primarily through art