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 |
|---|---|
| preposterous | contrary to nature, reason, or common sense : absurd |
| bitter | being, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is peculiarly acrid, astringent, and often disagreeable and characteristic of citrus peels, unsweetened cocoa, black coffee, mature leafy greens (such as kale or mustard), or ale |
| bolster | a long pillow or cushion |
| pore | to gaze intently |
| euphony | pleasing or sweet sound |
| febrile | marked or caused by fever : feverish |
| imprudent | not prudent : lacking discretion, wisdom, or good judgment |
| enhance | heighten |
| sow | an adult female swine |
| incognito | with one's identity concealed |