GRE Word List

EMBRACE

to clasp in the arms : hug

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

Random words

WordMeaning
moltto shed hair, feathers, shell, horns, or an outer layer periodically
swillwash
wanderluststrong longing for or impulse toward wandering
predatoran organism that primarily obtains food by the killing and consuming of other organisms : an organism that lives by predation
oligarchygovernment by the few
canvassto go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments
impenitentnot penitent
wheedleto influence or entice by soft words or flattery
discerningshowing insight and understanding : discriminating
cauterizeto sear with a cautery or caustic