GRE Word List
EMASCULATE
to deprive of strength, vigor, or spirit : weaken
The meaning of the word emasculate is to deprive of strength, vigor, or spirit : weaken.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| headfirst | with the head foremost |
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| figurative | representing by a figure or resemblance : emblematic |
| circumscribe | to constrict (see constrict |
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