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 |
|---|---|
| nondescript | belonging or appearing to belong to no particular class or kind : not easily described |
| illuminate | to supply or brighten with light |
| preempt | to acquire (something, such as land) by preemption |
| dank | unpleasantly moist or wet |
| exquisite | marked by flawless craftsmanship or by beautiful, ingenious, delicate, or elaborate execution |
| aghast | struck with terror, amazement, or horror : shocked and upset |
| bereft | deprived or robbed of the possession or use of something |
| mace | an aromatic spice consisting of the dried external fibrous covering of a nutmeg |
| haughtiness | blatantly and disdainfully proud : having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior |
| cremate | to subject to cremation |