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 |
|---|---|
| mammoth | any of a genus (Mammuthus) of extinct Pleistocene mammals of the elephant family distinguished from recent elephants by highly ridged molars, usually large size, very long tusks that curve upward, and well-developed body hair |
| prosper | to succeed in an enterprise or activity |
| incumbent | the holder of an office or ecclesiastical benefice |
| parvenu | one that has recently or suddenly risen to an unaccustomed position of wealth or power and has not yet gained the prestige, dignity, or manner associated with it |
| canto | one of the major divisions of a long poem |
| spat | squabble; minor dispute; minor quarrel |
| catcall | a loud or raucous cry made especially to express disapproval (as at a sports event) |
| precinct | a part of a territory with definite bounds or functions often established for administrative purposes : district |
| impenetrable | incapable of being penetrated or pierced |
| graduated | marked with divisions indicating degrees or units of measurement |