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.

Random words

WordMeaning
claspa device (such as a hook) for holding objects or parts together
torquea force that produces or tends to produce rotation or torsion
chantto make melodic sounds with the voice
torpedoa weapon for destroying ships by rupturing their hulls below the waterline: such as
complacencyself-satisfaction especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies
imperviousnot allowing entrance or passage : impenetrable
incubateto sit on (eggs) so as to hatch by the warmth of the body
unctionthe act of anointing as a rite of consecration or healing
postulatedemand
squashto press or beat into a pulp or a flat mass : crush