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
entitybeing
irreconcilableimpossible to reconcile
palatethe roof of the mouth separating the mouth from the nasal cavity see hard palate
derivationthe formation of a word from another word or base (as by the addition of a usually noninflectional affix)
veritythe quality or state of being true or real
scintillaspark
pretendto give a false appearance of being, possessing, or performing
nadirthe point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the zenith and vertically downward from the observer
animositya strong feeling of dislike or hatred : ill will or resentment tending toward active hostility : an antagonistic attitude
riveta headed pin or bolt of metal used for uniting two or more pieces by passing the shank through a hole in each piece and then beating or pressing down the plain end so as to make a second head