GRE Word List

PEN

to shut in or as if in a pen

The meaning of the word pen is to shut in or as if in a pen.

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cantthe expression or repetition of conventional or trite opinions or sentiments
igniteto set afire
criteriaa standard on which a judgment or decision may be based
litotesunderstatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy")
indictto charge with a crime by the finding or presentment of a jury (such as a grand jury) in due form of law
recastto cast again
pettyhaving secondary rank or importance : minor
gustatoryrelating to or associated with eating or the sense of taste
monolithicof, relating to, or resembling a monolith : huge
nimblequick and light in motion : agile