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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| tipple | to drink liquor especially by habit or to excess |
| debunk | to expose the sham (see sham |
| euphony | pleasing or sweet sound |
| indulgent | willing to allow excessive leniency, generosity, or consideration : indulging or characterized by indulgence |
| fell | skin |
| gratuity | something given voluntarily or beyond obligation usually for some service |
| backslide | to lapse morally or in the practice of religion |
| partition | the action of parting : the state of being parted : division |
| confluence | a coming or flowing together, meeting, or gathering at one point |
| holocaust | a sacrifice (see sacrifice |