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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| cleft | a space or opening made by or as if by splitting : fissure |
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| actuarial | of or relating to actuaries |
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| notable | worthy of note : remarkable |
| philology | the study of literature and of disciplines relevant to literature or to language as used in literature |
| rhapsody | a portion of an epic poem adapted for recitation |
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