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 |
|---|---|
| reduce | to draw together or cause to converge : consolidate |
| metamorphosis | change of physical form, structure, or substance especially by supernatural means |
| recrimination | a retaliatory accusation |
| mischance | bad luck |
| frieze | a heavy durable coarse wool and shoddy fabric with a rough surface |
| compliant | ready or disposed to comply : submissive |
| numismatist | the study or collection of coins, tokens, and paper money and sometimes related objects (such as medals) |
| authenticate | to prove or serve to prove to be real, true, or genuine |
| consensus | general agreement : unanimity |
| litotes | understatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy") |