GRE Word List

LACE

to draw together the edges of by or as if by a lace passed through eyelets

The meaning of the word lace is to draw together the edges of by or as if by a lace passed through eyelets.

Random words

WordMeaning
omniscienthaving infinite awareness, understanding, and insight
obsoleteno longer in use or no longer useful
fluencythe quality or state of being fluent
bandyto discuss lightly or banteringly
fetishan object (such as a small stone carving of an animal) believed to have magical power to protect or aid its owner
devoidbeing without a usual, typical, or expected attribute or accompaniment
squanderto spend extravagantly or foolishly : dissipate
umbragea feeling of pique or resentment at some often fancied slight or insult
ordeala primitive means used to determine guilt or innocence by submitting the accused to dangerous or painful tests believed to be under supernatural control
cantoone of the major divisions of a long poem