GRE Word List
NIP
to catch hold of and squeeze tightly between two surfaces, edges, or points : pinch
The meaning of the word nip is to catch hold of and squeeze tightly between two surfaces, edges, or points : pinch.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| haggard | not tamed |
| halfhearted | lacking heart, spirit, or interest |
| salutary | producing a beneficial effect : remedial |
| endear | to cause to become beloved or admired |
| friction | the rubbing of one body against another |
| muggy | being warm, damp, and close |
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| stoke | to poke or stir up (a fire, flames, etc.) : supply with fuel |
| pending | during |
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