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.

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WordMeaning
annotateto make or furnish critical or explanatory notes or comment
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naivetea naive remark or action
prepossessingcreating prejudice
caterto provide a supply of food
jauntysprightly in manner or appearance : lively
engulfto flow over and enclose : overwhelm
engagingtending to draw favorable attention or interest : attractive
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