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 |
|---|---|
| gentility | those of gentle birth; high social class; refinement; quality of being genteel |
| elucidate | explain; make clear; clarify; enlighten; CF. lucid |
| pacify | soothe; make calm or quiet; subdue; bring peace to |
| euthanasia | mercy killing |
| dormer | window projecting upright from roof; CF. sleeping room |
| irrefutable | indisputable; incontrovertible; undeniable |
| indicative | suggestive; implying; serving to indicate |
| ignominy | deep disgrace; shame or dishonor; ADJ. ignominious; Ex. ignominous defeat |
| enmity | ill will; hatred; hostility |
| epoch | period of time |