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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waft | to move or go lightly on or as if on a buoyant medium |
pedantic | of, relating to, or being a pedant |
filigree | ornamental work especially of fine wire of gold, silver, or copper applied chiefly to gold and silver surfaces |
portly | dignified |
vilify | to utter slanderous and abusive statements against : defame |
palatial | of, relating to, or being a palace |
importunate | troublesomely urgent : overly persistent in request or demand |
incredulous | unwilling to admit or accept what is offered as true : not credulous : skeptical |
stout | strong of character: such as |
insubstantial | not substantial: such as |