GRE Word List
INALIENABLE
not to be taken away; nontransferable; Ex. inalienable rights
The meaning of the word inalienable is not to be taken away; nontransferable; Ex. inalienable rights.
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insularity | narrow-mindedness; isolation; ADJ. insular: of an island; isolated; narrow-minded; CF. peninsula |
pithy | concise and meaningful; substantial; meaty |
purchase | secure grasp or hold; firm grasp or footing |
rejuvenate | make young again |
knead | mix; work dough; mix and work into a uniform mass (with the hands); Ex. knead dough |
comestible | something fit to be eaten |
fastidious | difficult to please; squeamish; fussy; finicky |
facet | small plane surface (of a gem(precious stone)); a side |
bequeath | leave to someone by means of a will; hand down in his will; N. bequest |
callow | youthful; immature; inexperienced |