GRE Word List

COWER

to shrink away or crouch especially for shelter from something that menaces, domineers, or dismays

The meaning of the word cower is to shrink away or crouch especially for shelter from something that menaces, domineers, or dismays.

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fettera chain or shackle for the feet
tribunala court or forum of justice
pertinaciousadhering resolutely to an opinion, purpose, or design
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cohereto hold together firmly as parts of the same mass
prepossessingcreating prejudice
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gauchelacking social experience or grace