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
satirea literary work holding up human vices and follies to ridicule or scorn
sageone (such as a profound philosopher) distinguished for wisdom
amuleta charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft)
vernacularusing a language or dialect native to a region or country rather than a literary, cultured, or foreign language
potenthaving or wielding force, authority, or influence : powerful
naivetea naive remark or action
affectedartificial; pretended
emolumentthe returns arising from office or employment usually in the form of compensation or perquisites
infidelone who is not a Christian or who opposes Christianity
torpora state of mental and motor inactivity with partial or total insensibility