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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| refectory | a dining hall (as in a monastery or college) |
| proponent | one who argues in favor of something : advocate |
| injurious | inflicting or tending to inflict injury : detrimental |
| rationalize | to bring into accord with reason or cause something to seem reasonable: such as |
| ostracize | to exile by ostracism |
| erroneous | containing or characterized by error : mistaken |
| contrite | feeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc. |
| fawning | seeking or used to seek approval or favor by means of flattery |
| synchronous | happening, existing, or arising at precisely the same time |
| contempt | the act of despising : the state of mind of one who despises : disdain |