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
garrulousgiven to prosy, rambling, or tedious loquacity : pointlessly or annoyingly talkative
ostensibleintended for display : open to view
atrocitya shockingly bad or atrocious act, object, or situation
malicioushaving or showing a desire to cause harm to someone : given to, marked by, or arising from malice
addictiona compulsive, chronic, physiological or psychological need for a habit-forming substance, behavior, or activity having harmful physical, psychological, or social effects and typically causing well-defined symptoms (such as anxiety, irritability, tremors, or nausea) upon withdrawal or abstinence : the state of being addicted
straggleto wander from the direct course or way : rove
primogeniturethe state of being the firstborn of the children of the same parents
averto declare positively
belieto give a false impression of
venerateto regard with reverential respect or with admiring deference