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
limboan abode of souls that are according to Roman Catholic theology barred from heaven because of not having received Christian baptism
providencedivine guidance or care
equivocalsubject to two or more interpretations and usually used to mislead or confuse
syllogisma deductive scheme of a formal argument consisting of a major and a minor premise and a conclusion (as in "every virtue is laudable; kindness is a virtue; therefore kindness is laudable")
amorphoushaving no definite form : shapeless
effectuateto cause or bring about (something) : to put (something) into effect or operation : effect
outmodednot being in style
vouchto supply supporting evidence or testimony
jurisprudencethe science or philosophy of law
circumspectcareful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent