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
humanemarked by compassion, sympathy, or consideration for humans or animals
gadflyany of various flies (such as a horsefly, botfly, or warble fly) that bite or annoy livestock
monumentalserving as or resembling a monument : massive
tortuousmarked by repeated twists, bends, or turns : winding
impassableincapable of being passed, traveled, crossed, or surmounted
effectuateto cause or bring about (something) : to put (something) into effect or operation : effect
tingea slight staining or suffusing shade or color
derogatoryexpressive of a low opinion : disparaging
exasperateto cause irritation or annoyance to
antiquatedoutmoded or discredited by reason of age : old and no longer useful, popular, or accepted