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
spliceto unite (two ropes or two parts of a rope) by interweaving the strands
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unwontedbeing out of the ordinary : rare
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corrugatedhaving corrugations
indoctrinateto imbue with a usually partisan or sectarian opinion, point of view, or principle
invalidnot valid:
reverendworthy of reverence : revered
virtualbeing such in essence or effect though not formally recognized or admitted
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