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
gambolto skip about in play : frisk
maladroitlacking adroitness : inept
avuncularsuggestive of an uncle especially in kindliness or geniality
pestlea usually club-shaped implement for pounding or grinding substances in a mortar see mortar illustration
knella stroke or sound of a bell especially when rung slowly (as for a death, funeral, or disaster)
absolutefree from imperfection : perfect
derangedmentally unsound : crazy
catharsispurification or purgation of the emotions (such as pity and fear) primarily through art
figurativerepresenting by a figure or resemblance : emblematic
unbridledunrestrained