GRE Word List
ENGROSS
occupy fully; absorb
The meaning of the word engross is occupy fully; absorb.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| aberrant | abnormal or deviant |
| resort | turn to for help; Ex. resort to violence; N. |
| emolument | salary; payment for an office; compensation |
| reprise | musical repetition; repeating of a piece of music; repeat performance; recurrent action; Ex. reprise in the finale; Ex. constant reprises |
| peon | landless agricultural worker; bond servant; menial worker; N. peonage |
| fortitude | bravery; courage; strength of mind |
| abscond | depart secretly and hide |
| lament | grieve; express sorrow; N. lamentation |
| stammer | speak with involuntarily pauses or repetitions |
| fashion | give shape to; make; Ex. fashion the pot out of clay |