GRE Word List

EMBARK

to go on board a vehicle for transportation

The meaning of the word embark is to go on board a vehicle for transportation.

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understateto represent as less than is the case
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respitea period of temporary delay
cordialshowing or marked by warm and often hearty friendliness, favor, or approval
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centrifugea machine using centrifugal force for separating substances of different densities, for removing moisture, or for simulating gravitational effects
illusiona misleading image presented to the vision : optical illusion
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weanto accustom (a young child or animal) to take food otherwise than by nursing