GRE Word List

KNEEL

to position the body so that one or both knees rest on the floor

The meaning of the word kneel is to position the body so that one or both knees rest on the floor.

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agendaa list or outline of things to be considered or done
memorialserving to preserve remembrance : commemorative
breadthdistance from side to side : width
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