GRE Word List

ENCLAVE

a distinct territorial, cultural, or social unit enclosed within or as if within foreign territory

The meaning of the word enclave is a distinct territorial, cultural, or social unit enclosed within or as if within foreign territory.

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WordMeaning
outcastone that is cast out or refused acceptance (as by society) : pariah
stumpthe basal portion of a bodily part remaining after the rest is removed
ruffiana brutal person : bully
veracityconformity with truth or fact : accuracy
historicalof, relating to, or having the character of history
severto put or keep apart : divide
mandatoryrequired by a law or rule : obligatory
levitateto rise or float in or as if in the air especially in seeming defiance of gravitation
incurto become liable or subject to : bring down upon oneself
nostruma medicine of secret composition recommended by its preparer but usually without scientific proof of its effectiveness