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
forwardnear, being at, or belonging to the forepart
reprieveto delay the punishment of (someone, such as a condemned prisoner)
purportto have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming (something implied or inferred)
donto put on (an article of clothing)
hereafterafter this in sequence or in time
stupefyto make stupid, groggy, or insensible
glimmerto shine faintly or unsteadily
cordialshowing or marked by warm and often hearty friendliness, favor, or approval
uninhibitedfree from inhibition
recreantcrying for mercy : cowardly