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
deliriuman acute (see acute
abyssan immeasurably deep gulf or great space
tatterto make ragged
irasciblemarked by hot temper and easily provoked anger
wistfulfull of yearning or desire tinged with melancholy
libidoinstinctual psychic energy that in psychoanalytic theory is derived from primitive biological urges (as for sexual pleasure or self-preservation) and that is expressed in conscious activity
ransackto look through thoroughly in often a rough way
asperityroughness of manner or of temper : harshness of behavior or speech that expresses bitterness or anger
drawto cause to move continuously toward or after a force applied in advance : pull
brawlto quarrel or fight noisily : wrangle