GRE Word List

EMULATE

to strive to equal or excel

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

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WordMeaning
ensconceshelter
dismemberto cut off or disjoin the limbs, members, or parts of
adaptto make fit (as for a new use) often by modification
nutritiousnourishing
noxiousphysically harmful or destructive to living beings
smeara viscous or sticky substance
actuaryclerk
pathetichaving a capacity to move one to either compassionate or contemptuous pity
doteto exhibit mental decline of or like that of old age : be in one's dotage
cognateof the same or similar nature : generically alike