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
incursiona hostile entrance into a territory : raid
eclipsethe total or partial obscuring of one celestial body by another
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ornithologista branch of zoology dealing with birds
civilof or relating to citizens
matrixsomething within or from which something else originates, develops, or takes form
accoutreto provide with equipment or furnishings : outfit
contumaciousstubbornly disobedient : rebellious
reparationa repairing or keeping in repair
ramshackleappearing ready to collapse : rickety