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

WordMeaning
decorousmarked by propriety and good taste : correct
histrionicdeliberately affected : overly dramatic or emotional : theatrical
exhortto incite by argument or advice : urge strongly
rapporta friendly, harmonious relationship
guiledeceitful cunning : duplicity
occultto shut off from view or exposure : cover
aghaststruck with terror, amazement, or horror : shocked and upset
imperilto bring into peril : endanger
distraitapprehensively divided or withdrawn in attention : distracted
sporadicoccurring occasionally, singly, or in irregular or random instances