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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| adventitious | coming from another source and not inherent or innate |
| diminution | the act, process, or an instance of becoming gradually less (as in size or importance) : the act, process, or an instance of diminishing : decrease |
| boon | a timely benefit : blessing |
| beget | to procreate as the father : sire |
| defalcate | deduct |
| fusillade | a number of shots fired simultaneously or in rapid succession |
| unprepossessing | not tending to create a favorable impression : not prepossessing |
| swarthy | of a dark color, complexion, or cast |
| thrifty | given to or marked by economy and good management |
| diffuse | being at once verbose and ill-organized |