GRE Word List

EMULATE

to strive to equal or excel

The meaning of the word emulate is to strive to equal or excel.

Random words

WordMeaning
prostratestretched out with face on the ground in adoration or submission
promontorya high point of land or rock projecting into a body of water
intractablenot easily governed, managed, or directed
transcendentexceeding usual limits : surpassing
anguishextreme pain, distress, or anxiety
subjugateto bring under control and governance as a subject : conquer
beelinea straight direct course
herda typically large group of animals of one kind kept together under human control
coupa sudden decisive exercise of force in politics and especially the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group : coup d'Γ©tat
disheveledmarked by disorder or disarray