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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WordMeaning
pervertto cause to turn aside or away from what is good or true or morally right : corrupt
bogusnot genuine : counterfeit
championshipdesignation as champion
badinageplayful repartee : banter
litigationthe act, process, or practice of settling a dispute in a court of law : the act or process of litigating
accordto grant or give especially as appropriate, due, or earned
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penancean act of self-abasement, mortification (see mortification
abstainto choose not to do or have something : to refrain deliberately and often with an effort of self-denial from an action or practice
lumenthe cavity of a tubular organ or part