GRE Word List

MUSE

to become absorbed in thought

The meaning of the word muse is to become absorbed in thought.

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accostto approach and speak to (someone) in an often challenging or aggressive way
insolventunable to pay debts as they fall due in the usual course of business
nemesisthe Greek goddess of retributive justice
elixira substance held capable of changing base metals into gold
marsupialany of an order (Marsupialia) of mammals comprising kangaroos, wombats, bandicoots, opossums, and related animals that do not develop a true placenta and that usually have a pouch on the abdomen of the female which covers the teats and serves to carry the young
practicalof, relating to, or manifested in practice or action : not theoretical or ideal
mayhemneedless or willful damage or violence
knella stroke or sound of a bell especially when rung slowly (as for a death, funeral, or disaster)
nuancea subtle distinction or variation
lollto hang loosely or laxly : droop