GRE Word List
GRAPPLE
wrestle; come to grips with; take hold of and struggle with; Ex. grapple with the burglar
The meaning of the word grapple is wrestle; come to grips with; take hold of and struggle with; Ex. grapple with the burglar.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| abridge | condense or shorten |
| ignite | kindle; light; catch fire or set fire to |
| predicament | difficult situation; tricky or dangerous situation; dilemma |
| confine | shut in an enclosed space; restrict; keep within limits; N. confinement |
| apostate | one who abandons his religious faith or political beliefs; N. apostasy |
| provocative | arousing anger or sexual interest; annoying; Ex. provocative in tight jeans; V. provoke: incite to anger; cause (an unpleasant action or feeling); N. provocation |
| fruition | bearing of fruit; fulfillment; realization; Ex. come to/be brought to fruition |
| exude | flow out slowly; discharge (gradually); give forth; N. exudation |
| fervent | ardent; zealous; hot |
| concur | agree; coincide; happen at the same time |
