GRE Word List
EMBODY
to give a body to (a spirit) : incarnate
The meaning of the word embody is to give a body to (a spirit) : incarnate.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| abut | to border on : to touch along an edge |
| assuage | to lessen the intensity of (something that pains or distresses) : ease |
| rationalize | to bring into accord with reason or cause something to seem reasonable: such as |
| tarantula | any of various large, typically ground-dwelling, hairy, mygalomorph spiders (family Theraphosidae) of warm regions that possess venomous fangs used to subdue and kill prey (such as insects, centipedes, frogs, and mice) caught by ambush or chase and that construct silk-lined burrows but do not build webs to trap food |
| sleazy | lacking firmness of texture : flimsy |
| arch- | a typically curved structural member spanning an opening and serving as a support (as for the wall or other weight above the opening) |
| understate | to represent as less than is the case |
| belated | delayed beyond the usual time |
| halting | marked by a lack of sureness or effectiveness |
| vindictive | disposed to seek revenge : vengeful |