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

WordMeaning
carcinogenicproducing or tending to produce cancer
intrepidcharacterized by resolute fearlessness, fortitude, and endurance
litheeasily bent or flexed
jesta joking or mocking remark
absolveto set (someone) free from an obligation or the consequences of guilt
expeditiousmarked by or acting with prompt efficiency
pyromaniaca person who has an uncontrollable impulse to start fires : a person affected by pyromania
shirkto go stealthily : sneak
maniacalaffected with or suggestive of madness
ensconceshelter