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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WordMeaning
interveneto occur, fall, or come between points of time or events
alludeto make indirect reference
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imperativenot to be avoided or evaded : necessary
fulcrumprop
placidserenely free of interruption or disturbance
impedeto interfere with or slow the progress of
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overweeningarrogant