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 |
|---|---|
| bitter | being, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is peculiarly acrid, astringent, and often disagreeable and characteristic of citrus peels, unsweetened cocoa, black coffee, mature leafy greens (such as kale or mustard), or ale |
| shrewd | marked by clever discerning awareness and hardheaded acumen |
| religious | relating to or manifesting faithful devotion to an acknowledged ultimate reality or deity |
| flourish | to grow luxuriantly : thrive |
| abash | to destroy the self-possession or self-confidence of (someone) : disconcert |
| illusory | based on or producing illusion : deceptive |
| blase | apathetic to pleasure or excitement as a result of excessive indulgence or enjoyment : world-weary |
| oblivious | lacking remembrance, memory, or mindful attention |
| perdition | eternal damnation |
| aegis | a shield or breastplate emblematic of majesty that was associated with Zeus and Athena |