GRE Word List

HEED

to pay attention

The meaning of the word heed is to pay attention.

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reciprocateto give and take mutually
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refractiondeflection from a straight path undergone by a light ray or energy wave in passing obliquely from one medium (such as air) into another (such as glass) in which its velocity is different
substantialconsisting of or relating to substance
ellipsisthe omission of one or more words that are obviously understood but that must be supplied to make a construction grammatically complete
appraiseto set a value on : to estimate the amount of
confiscateappropriated by the government : forfeited
behemotha mighty animal described in Job 40:15–24 as an example of the power of God
incisiveimpressively direct and decisive (as in manner or presentation)
seduceto persuade to disobedience or disloyalty