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
penchanta strong and continued inclination
hallucinationa sensory perception (such as a visual image or a sound) that occurs in the absence of an actual external stimulus and usually arises from neurological disturbance (such as that associated with delirium tremens, schizophrenia, Parkinson's disease, or narcolepsy) or in response to drugs (such as LSD or phencyclidine)
anathemasomeone or something intensely disliked or loathed
prepossessingcreating prejudice
prohibitivetending to prohibit or restrain
contemptthe act of despising : the state of mind of one who despises : disdain
cerebralof or relating to the brain or the intellect
dismemberto cut off or disjoin the limbs, members, or parts of
jaundicedaffected with or as if with jaundice
besiegeto surround with armed forces