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 |
|---|---|
| appraise | to set a value on : to estimate the amount of |
| tenacious | not easily pulled apart : cohesive |
| filigree | ornamental work especially of fine wire of gold, silver, or copper applied chiefly to gold and silver surfaces |
| adroit | having or showing skill, cleverness, or resourcefulness in handling situations |
| inception | an act, process, or instance of beginning : commencement |
| mentor | a friend of Odysseus entrusted with the education of Odysseus' son Telemachus |
| effectuate | to cause or bring about (something) : to put (something) into effect or operation : effect |
| shift | to exchange for or replace by another : change |
| decorum | literary and dramatic propriety : fitness |
| finesse | refinement or delicacy of workmanship, structure, or texture |