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
dissonancelack of agreement
disburseto pay out : expend especially from a fund
illicitnot permitted : unlawful
autonomoushaving the right or power of self-government
well-bredhaving or displaying the politeness and good manners associated especially with people of high social class
anomalousinconsistent with or deviating from what is usual, normal, or expected : irregular
roilto make turbid by stirring up the sediment or dregs of
randoma haphazard course
perpetrateto bring about or carry out (something, such as a crime or deception) : commit
suitorone that petitions or entreats