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
dissidentdisagreeing especially with an established religious or political system, organization, or belief
gambolto skip about in play : frisk
surpassto become better, greater, or stronger than : exceed
capricea sudden, impulsive, and seemingly unmotivated notion or action
ascertainto find out or learn with certainty
motifa usually recurring salient thematic element (as in the arts)
celerityrapidity of motion or action
ravinea small narrow steep-sided valley that is larger than a gully and smaller than a canyon and that is usually worn by running water
institutionan established organization or corporation (such as a bank or university) especially of a public character
canvassto go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments