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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ubiquitous | existing or being everywhere at the same time : constantly encountered : widespread |
| distinction | the act of perceiving someone or something as being not the same and often treating as separate or different : the distinguishing of a difference |
| prompt | to move to action : incite |
| prophetic | of, relating to, or characteristic of a prophet or prophecy |
| refurbish | to brighten or freshen up : renovate |
| definitive | serving to provide a final solution or to end a situation |
| centaur | any of a race of creatures fabled to be half human and half horse and to live in the mountains of Thessaly |
| seine | a large net with sinkers on one edge and floats on the other that hangs vertically in the water and is used to enclose and catch fish when its ends are pulled together or are drawn ashore |
| melee | a confused struggle |
| introvert | a person whose personality is characterized by introversion : a typically reserved or quiet person who tends to be introspective and enjoys spending time alone |