GRE Word List

LATCH

to lay hold with or as if with the hands or arms

The meaning of the word latch is to lay hold with or as if with the hands or arms.

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WordMeaning
refectorya dining hall (as in a monastery or college)
proponentone who argues in favor of something : advocate
injuriousinflicting or tending to inflict injury : detrimental
rationalizeto bring into accord with reason or cause something to seem reasonable: such as
ostracizeto exile by ostracism
erroneouscontaining or characterized by error : mistaken
contritefeeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc.
fawningseeking or used to seek approval or favor by means of flattery
synchronoushappening, existing, or arising at precisely the same time
contemptthe act of despising : the state of mind of one who despises : disdain