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

WordMeaning
adventitiouscoming from another source and not inherent or innate
diminutionthe act, process, or an instance of becoming gradually less (as in size or importance) : the act, process, or an instance of diminishing : decrease
boona timely benefit : blessing
begetto procreate as the father : sire
defalcatededuct
fusilladea number of shots fired simultaneously or in rapid succession
unprepossessingnot tending to create a favorable impression : not prepossessing
swarthyof a dark color, complexion, or cast
thriftygiven to or marked by economy and good management
diffusebeing at once verbose and ill-organized