GRE Word List
INGRATIATE
to gain favor or favorable acceptance for by deliberate effort
The meaning of the word ingratiate is to gain favor or favorable acceptance for by deliberate effort.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| rumble | to make a low heavy rolling sound |
| colander | a perforated utensil for washing or draining food |
| braid | to make from braids |
| lag | one that lags or is last |
| amulet | a charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft) |
| audit | a formal examination of an organization's or individual's accounts or financial situation |
| pastry | a dough that is used to make pies and other baked goods and typically has a high fat content : paste |
| eulogy | a commendatory oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased |
| rake | an implement equipped with projecting prongs to gather material (such as leaves) or for loosening or smoothing the surface of the ground |
| presume | to undertake without leave or clear justification : dare |