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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Word | Meaning |
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dissuade | to advise (a person) against something |
grim | fierce in disposition or action : savage |
seasonable | suitable to the season or circumstances : timely |
incubate | to sit on (eggs) so as to hatch by the warmth of the body |
infantile | of or relating to infants or infancy |
foppish | foolish |
forte | one's strong point |
alienate | to cause to be estranged : to make unfriendly, hostile, or indifferent especially where attachment formerly existed |
denomination | an act of denominating |
immure | to enclose within or as if within walls |