GRE Word List

MUSE

to become absorbed in thought

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

Random words

WordMeaning
intrudeto thrust oneself in without invitation, permission, or welcome
piquantengagingly provocative
dominantcommanding, controlling, or prevailing over all others
ravinea small narrow steep-sided valley that is larger than a gully and smaller than a canyon and that is usually worn by running water
codifyto reduce to a code
bacchanaliana Roman festival of Bacchus celebrated with dancing, song, and revelry
elaborateplanned or carried out with great care
plastera medicated or protective dressing that consists of a film (as of cloth or plastic) spread with a usually medicated substance
assimilateto take into the mind and thoroughly understand
dissectionthe act or process of dissecting : the state of being dissected