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
materialisma theory that physical matter is the only or fundamental reality and that all being and processes and phenomena can be explained as manifestations or results of matter (see matter
congealto change from a fluid to a solid state by or as if by cold
overblownpast the prime of bloom
tokena piece resembling a coin issued for use (as for fare on a bus) by a particular group on specified terms
antiquityancient times
pusillanimouslacking courage and resolution : marked by contemptible timidity
ennuia feeling of weariness and dissatisfaction : boredom
lotan object used as a counter in determining a question by chance see also throw in one's lot with
exemptfree or released from some liability or requirement to which others are subject
promulgateto make (an idea, belief, etc.) known to many people by open declaration : proclaim