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 |
|---|---|
| scotch | scottish |
| nebulous | of, relating to, or resembling a nebula : nebular |
| astute | having or showing shrewdness and an ability to notice and understand things clearly : mentally sharp or clever |
| underscore | to draw a line under : underline |
| detrimental | obviously harmful : damaging |
| defame | to harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel |
| implication | something implied: such as |
| magnanimity | the quality of being magnanimous : loftiness of spirit enabling one to bear trouble calmly, to disdain meanness and pettiness, and to display a noble generosity |
| vitreous | resembling glass (as in color, composition, brittleness, or luster) : glassy |
| ravel | to become unwoven, untwisted, or unwound : fray |