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
herda typically large group of animals of one kind kept together under human control
extraneousexisting on or coming from the outside
valorstrength of mind or spirit that enables a person to encounter danger with firmness : personal bravery
concedeto acknowledge grudgingly or hesitantly
vanguardthe forefront of an action or movement
tickleto touch (a body part, a person, etc.) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements
sibyllineany of several prophetesses usually accepted as 10 in number and credited to widely separate parts of the ancient world (such as Babylonia, Egypt, Greece, and Italy)
prepossessingcreating prejudice
cajoleto persuade with flattery or gentle urging especially in the face of reluctance : coax
corrugatedhaving corrugations