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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| terminal | leading ultimately to death : fatal |
| bridle | the headgear with which a horse is governed and which carries a bit (see bit |
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| verdant | green in tint or color |
| detached | standing by itself : separate |
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| willowy | abounding with willows |
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