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
swear-wordword considered offensive; Ex. ``bloody''
regenta person who governs a kingdom in the minority, absence, or disability of the sovereign
misanthropea person who hates or distrusts humankind
archaichaving the characteristics of the language of the past and surviving chiefly in specialized uses
plumpto drop, sink, or come in contact suddenly or heavily
memorializeto address or petition by a memorial
coddleto cook (something, such as eggs) in liquid slowly and gently just below the boiling point
galvanicof, relating to, or producing a direct current of electricity
ballasta heavy substance (such as rocks or water) placed in such a way as to improve stability and control (as of the draft of a ship or the buoyancy of a balloon or submarine)
flaccidnot firm or stiff