GRE Word List

IGNITE

to set afire

The meaning of the word ignite is to set afire.

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clamberto climb awkwardly or with effort especially by using both the hands and the feet
expletivea syllable, word, or phrase inserted to fill a vacancy (as in a sentence or a metrical line) without adding to the sense
shearto cut off the hair from
ingrainedforming a part of the essence or inmost being : deep-seated
dallyto act playfully
graphitea soft black lustrous form of carbon that conducts electricity and is used in lead pencils and electrolytic anodes, as a lubricant, and as a moderator in nuclear reactors
hatcha small door or opening (as in an airplane or spaceship)
trampto walk, tread, or step especially heavily
unearthlynot earthly: such as
withholdto hold back from action : check