GRE Word List
INGRAINED
forming a part of the essence or inmost being : deep-seated
The meaning of the word ingrained is forming a part of the essence or inmost being : deep-seated.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| arrhythmic | lacking rhythm or regularity |
| explicate | to give a detailed explanation of |
| sneak | to go stealthily or furtively : slink |
| zany | very eccentric (see eccentric |
| frugality | the quality or state of being frugal : careful management of material resources and especially money : thrift |
| fermentation | the enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity |
| leeway | an allowable margin of freedom or variation : tolerance |
| relinquish | to withdraw or retreat from : leave behind |
| lagoon | a shallow sound, channel, or pond near or communicating with a larger body of water |
| umbrage | a feeling of pique or resentment at some often fancied slight or insult |