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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pastichea literary, artistic, musical, or architectural work that imitates the style of previous work
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woea condition of deep suffering from misfortune, affliction, or grief
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consolean architectural member projecting from a wall to form a bracket or from a keystone for ornament
prateto talk long and idly : chatter
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prestigestanding or estimation in the eyes of people : weight or credit in general opinion
fractioustending to be troublesome : unruly