GRE Word List

EMBRACE

to clasp in the arms : hug

The meaning of the word embrace is to clasp in the arms : hug.

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WordMeaning
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lingerto be slow in parting or in quitting something : tarry
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laymana person who is not a member of the clergy
murkycharacterized by a heavy dimness or obscurity caused by or like that caused by overhanging fog or smoke
exoticintroduced from another country : not native to the place where found
distraughtagitated with doubt or mental conflict or pain
rapporta friendly, harmonious relationship
insidioushaving a gradual and cumulative effect : subtle
purgeto clear of guilt