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
effectiveproducing a decided, decisive, or desired effect
cadencethe beat, time, or measure of rhythmical motion or activity
codicila legal instrument made to modify an earlier will
viscidhaving an adhesive quality : sticky
skulduggeryunderhanded or unscrupulous behavior
exiguousexcessively scanty : inadequate
patriarchone of the scriptural fathers of the human race or of the Hebrew people
extrudeto force, press, or push out
palpitateto beat rapidly and strongly : throb
maraudto roam about and raid in search of plunder