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
fortuitousoccurring by chance
subsistencereal being : existence
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expeditiousmarked by or acting with prompt efficiency
introverta person whose personality is characterized by introversion : a typically reserved or quiet person who tends to be introspective and enjoys spending time alone
punitiveinflicting, involving, or aiming at punishment
morosehaving a sullen and gloomy disposition
squelchto fall or stamp on so as to crush
fringean ornamental border consisting of short straight or twisted threads or strips hanging from cut or raveled edges or from a separate band
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