GRE Word List
HEM
surround tightly so that movement is impossible; Ex. hem in; N.
The meaning of the word hem is surround tightly so that movement is impossible; Ex. hem in; N..
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| notable | conspicuous; worthy of note; remarkable; important; distinguished; noted |
| novelty | something new; newness; ADJ. novel: new; original |
| lubricate | apply a lubricant to; N. lubricant: substance that reduces friction |
| thermal | pertaining to heat; producing heat; warm; Ex. thermal bath; N: rising current of warm air |
| parameter | limit; independent variable; Ex. parameters of the problem; Ex. within the parameters of the budget |
| ruddy | reddish; (of the face) reddish and healthy-looking |
| mountebank | charlatan; boastful pretender |
| evocative | tending to call up (emotions, memories) |
| psychiatrist | doctor who treats mental diseases |
| foible | small weakness of character; slight fault; CF. feeble |
