GRE Word List

EMBOSS

to raise the surface of into bosses

The meaning of the word emboss is to raise the surface of into bosses.

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WordMeaning
berateto scold or condemn vehemently and at length
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frolicsomefull of gaiety : playful
bugabooan imaginary object of fear
imbroglioan acutely painful or embarrassing misunderstanding
philistinea native or inhabitant of ancient Philistia
alienateto cause to be estranged : to make unfriendly, hostile, or indifferent especially where attachment formerly existed
anchora device usually of metal attached to a ship or boat by a cable and cast overboard to hold it in a particular place by means of a fluke that digs into the bottom
reprieveto delay the punishment of (someone, such as a condemned prisoner)