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
dirgea song or hymn of grief or lamentation
consanguinitythe quality or state of being consanguineous
abusiveusing harsh, insulting language
engageto offer (something, such as one's life or word) as backing to a cause or aim : to expose to risk for the attainment or support of some end
pachydermany of various nonruminant mammals (such as an elephant, a rhinoceros, or a hippopotamus) of a former group (Pachydermata) that have hooves or nails resembling hooves and usually thick skin
disheveledmarked by disorder or disarray
analogoussimilar or comparable to something else either in general or in some specific detail
fluxa flowing of fluid from the body: such as
amenitiessomething that helps to provide comfort, convenience, or enjoyment
asceticpracticing strict self-denial as a measure of personal and especially spiritual discipline