GRE Word List

GRAPPLE

the act or an instance of grappling

The meaning of the word grapple is the act or an instance of grappling.

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WordMeaning
genericrelating to or characteristic of a whole group or class : general
spurnto reject with disdain or contempt : scorn
skeptican adherent or advocate of skepticism
biliousof or relating to a yellow or greenish fluid that is secreted by the liver and that aids especially in the emulsification and absorption of fats : of or relating to bile (see bile
acrimoniousangry and bitter : caustic, biting, or rancorous especially in feeling, language, or manner
centrifugea machine using centrifugal force for separating substances of different densities, for removing moisture, or for simulating gravitational effects
compellingthat compels: such as
hegemonypreponderant influence or authority over others : domination
floutto treat with contemptuous disregard : scorn
semblanceoutward and often specious appearance or show : form