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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pejorative | a word or phrase that has negative connotations (see connotation |
| sour | being, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is produced chiefly by acids and is characteristic of lemon juice |
| mace | an aromatic spice consisting of the dried external fibrous covering of a nutmeg |
| purported | reputed |
| tinge | a slight staining or suffusing shade or color |
| misdemeanor | a crime less serious than a felony (see felony |
| vapid | lacking flavor, zest, interest, animation, or spirit : flat |
| entreat | to plead with especially in order to persuade : ask urgently |
| petulant | insolent or rude in speech or behavior |
| precipitant | precipitate |