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
captionthe part of a legal document that shows where, when, and by what authority it was taken, found, or executed
quagmiresoft miry land that shakes or yields under the foot
malleablecapable of being extended or shaped by beating with a hammer or by the pressure of rollers
clemencydisposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due
liaisona binding or thickening agent used in cooking
spinto draw out and twist fiber into yarn or thread
eulogistica commendatory oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased
torsothe human body apart from the head, neck, arms, and legs : the human trunk
virtualbeing such in essence or effect though not formally recognized or admitted
swear-wordword considered offensive; Ex. ``bloody''