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
posteritythe offspring of one progenitor to the furthest generation
abideto bear patiently : tolerate
lista simple series of words or numerals (such as the names of persons or objects)
forthcomingbeing about to appear or to be produced or made available
catalysta substance that enables a chemical reaction to proceed at a usually faster rate or under different conditions (as at a lower temperature) than otherwise possible
amicablecharacterized by friendly goodwill : peaceable
generateto bring into existence: such as
vestigea trace, mark, or visible sign left by something (such as an ancient city or a condition or practice) vanished or lost
prophylacticguarding from or preventing the spread or occurrence of disease or infection
transientpassing especially quickly into and out of existence : transitory