GRE Word List

ENTREAT

to plead with especially in order to persuade : ask urgently

The meaning of the word entreat is to plead with especially in order to persuade : ask urgently.

Random words

WordMeaning
explicitfully revealed or expressed without vagueness, implication, or ambiguity : leaving no question as to meaning or intent
ficklemarked by lack of steadfastness, constancy, or stability : given to erratic changeableness
craftskill in planning, making, or executing : dexterity
arduoushard to accomplish or achieve : difficult
veritythe quality or state of being true or real
sanguinemarked by eager hopefulness : confidently optimistic
makeshifta usually crude and temporary expedient : substitute
siltloose sedimentary material with rock particles usually ¹/₂₀ millimeter or less in diameter
prohibitivetending to prohibit or restrain
precincta part of a territory with definite bounds or functions often established for administrative purposes : district