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
gambita chess opening in which a player risks one or more pawns or a minor piece to gain an advantage in position
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palatialof, relating to, or being a palace
solaceto give comfort to in grief or misfortune : console
effectuateto cause or bring about (something) : to put (something) into effect or operation : effect
substantiateto give substance or form to : embody
jabto pierce or prod (someone or something) with or as if with a pointed object
predetermineforeordain
lookoutone engaged in keeping watch : watchman
patoisa dialect other than the standard or literary dialect