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
solemnityformal or ceremonious observance of an occasion or event
expositoryof, relating to, or containing exposition
interjectionan ejaculatory utterance usually lacking grammatical connection: such as
vigilantea member of a volunteer committee organized to suppress and punish crime summarily (as when the processes of law are viewed as inadequate)
chasma deep cleft in the surface of a planet (such as the earth) : gorge
evenhandedfair
spoonerisma transposition of usually initial sounds of two or more words (as in tons of soil for sons of toil)
flauntto display or obtrude oneself to public notice
ultimatuma final proposition, condition, or demand
humblenot proud or haughty : not arrogant or assertive