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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| whelp | any of the young of various carnivorous mammals and especially of the dog |
| carapace | a bony or chitinous case or shield covering the back or part of the back of an animal (such as a turtle or crab) |
| inscrutable | not readily investigated, interpreted, or understood : mysterious |
| earthly | characteristic of or belonging to this earth |
| capillary | resembling a hair especially in slender elongated form |
| oath | a solemn usually formal calling upon God or a god to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says |
| threadbare | having the nap worn off so that the thread shows : shabby |
| spangle | a small plate of shining metal or plastic used for ornamentation especially on clothing |
| ecosystem | the complex of a community of organisms and its environment functioning as an ecological unit |
| credential | warranting credit or confidence |