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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| deb\^acle | sudden disastrous downfall or defeat; complete disaster |
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