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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pietythe quality or state of being pious: such as
stringenttight
adagea saying often in metaphorical form that typically embodies a common observation
macabrehaving death as a subject : comprising or including a personalized representation of death
blowhardan arrogantly and pompously boastful or opinionated person : braggart
pento shut in or as if in a pen
fazeto disturb the composure of : disconcert
tingea slight staining or suffusing shade or color
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