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
artlesslacking art, knowledge, or skill : uncultured
supersedeto cause to be set aside
penitentfeeling or expressing humble or regretful pain or sorrow for sins or offenses : repentant
exactto call for forcibly or urgently and obtain
inverseopposite in order, nature, or effect
orgysecret ceremonial rites held in honor of an ancient Greek or Roman deity and usually characterized by ecstatic singing and dancing
peripherythe perimeter of a circle or other closed curve
venerablecalling forth respect through age, character, and attainments
sensualrelating to or consisting in the gratification of the senses or the indulgence of appetite : fleshly
sustenancemeans of support, maintenance, or subsistence : living