GRE Word List
EMBED
to enclose closely in or as if in a matrix
The meaning of the word embed is to enclose closely in or as if in a matrix.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| appease | pacify |
| rigid | deficient in or devoid of flexibility |
| quixotic | foolishly impractical especially in the pursuit of ideals |
| contusion | injury to tissue usually without laceration : bruise |
| seasonable | suitable to the season or circumstances : timely |
| prefatory | of, relating to, or constituting a preface |
| dishearten | to cause to lose hope, enthusiasm, or courage : to cause to lose spirit or morale |
| astringent | causing a tightening of soft organic tissues : styptic |
| exhale | to rise or be given off as vapor |
| rivet | a headed pin or bolt of metal used for uniting two or more pieces by passing the shank through a hole in each piece and then beating or pressing down the plain end so as to make a second head |