GRE Word List

CONFINE

something (such as borders or walls) that encloses

The meaning of the word confine is something (such as borders or walls) that encloses.

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WordMeaning
parlancespeech
hypocriticalcharacterized by behavior that contradicts what one claims to believe or feel : characterized by hypocrisy
pastichea literary, artistic, musical, or architectural work that imitates the style of previous work
agapewide open : gaping
credencemental acceptance as true or real
emaciatedvery thin and feeble especially from lack of nutrition or illness
self-righteousconvinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic
tethera line (as of rope or chain) by which an animal is fastened so as to restrict its range of movement
imperilto bring into peril : endanger
confluencea coming or flowing together, meeting, or gathering at one point