GRE Word List
ENSUE
to strive to attain : pursue
The meaning of the word ensue is to strive to attain : pursue.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| dispatch | to send off or away with promptness or speed |
| mime | an ancient dramatic entertainment representing scenes from life usually in a ridiculous manner |
| unprepossessing | not tending to create a favorable impression : not prepossessing |
| fringe | an ornamental border consisting of short straight or twisted threads or strips hanging from cut or raveled edges or from a separate band |
| malignant | tending to produce death or deterioration |
| extirpate | to destroy completely : wipe out |
| pensive | musingly or dreamily thoughtful |
| proponent | one who argues in favor of something : advocate |
| bolster | a long pillow or cushion |
| adventitious | coming from another source and not inherent or innate |