GRE Word List
ENTAIL
to impose, involve, or imply as a necessary accompaniment or result
The meaning of the word entail is to impose, involve, or imply as a necessary accompaniment or result.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| aureole | a radiant light around the head or body of a representation of a sacred personage |
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| inculcate | to teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions |
| onslaught | an especially fierce attack |
| hamper | to restrict the movement of by bonds or obstacles : impede |
| pedestal | the support or foot of a late classic or neoclassical column see column illustration |
| recrimination | a retaliatory accusation |
| wan | suggestive of poor health : sickly |
| compact | predominantly formed or filled : composed |
| rare | seldom occurring or found : uncommon |