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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aureolea radiant light around the head or body of a representation of a sacred personage
baroqueof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension
renovateto restore to a former better state (as by cleaning, repairing, or rebuilding)
finishedentirely done
engagedinvolved in activity : occupied
ravagean act or practice of ravaging
throbto pulsate or pound with abnormal force or rapidity
equipoisea state of equilibrium
autopsyan examination of a body after death to determine the cause of death or the character and extent of changes produced by disease
expostulationan act or an instance of expostulating