GRE Word List
HEM
a border of a cloth article doubled back and stitched down
The meaning of the word hem is a border of a cloth article doubled back and stitched down.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| erratic | having no fixed course : wandering |
| discompose | to destroy the composure of |
| predilection | an established preference for something |
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