GRE Word List
ENGROSS
occupy fully; absorb
The meaning of the word engross is occupy fully; absorb.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| handsome | large in quantity; generous; Ex. handsome reward |
| unceremonious | not done politely without due formalities |
| connoisseur | person competent to act as a judge of art, etc. (whose judgments are respected); a lover of an art |
| reiterate | repeat |
| granulate | form into grains or granules; N. granule: grain or particle |
| conception | beginning; forming of an idea; fertilization; V. conceive: form an idea in the mind; devise; become pregnant; CF. inception |
| vicissitude | change (esp. from good to bad); change of fortune; CF. the last emperor of China |
| tarnish | make or become dull or discolored; N. |
| groove | long narrow channel made in a surface to guide the movement of something; Ex. groove of the record |
| obsolete | outmoded; no longer used |