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
precursorone that precedes and indicates the approach of another
verisimilarhaving the appearance of truth : probable
hilarityboisterous merriment or laughter
suppressto put down by authority or force : subdue
campa place usually away from urban areas where tents or simple buildings (such as cabins) are erected for shelter or for temporary residence (as for laborers, prisoners, or vacationers)
ornithologista branch of zoology dealing with birds
incentivesomething that incites or has a tendency to incite to determination or action
semblanceoutward and often specious appearance or show : form
militateto have weight or effect
compensatoryto be equivalent to : counterbalance