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
descryto catch sight of
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pedestalthe support or foot of a late classic or neoclassical column see column illustration
scintillaspark
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sanctuarya consecrated place: such as
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