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 |
|---|---|
| cryptic | secret |
| incisive | impressively direct and decisive (as in manner or presentation) |
| comity | friendly social atmosphere : social harmony |
| pecuniary | consisting of or measured in money |
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