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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WordMeaning
tardymoving slowly : sluggish
prevalentgenerally or widely accepted, practiced, or favored : widespread
refulgenta radiant or resplendent quality or state : brilliance
rotethe use of memory usually with little intelligence
windfallsomething (such as a tree or fruit) blown down by the wind
plebiscitea vote by which the people of an entire country or district express an opinion for or against a proposal especially on a choice of government or ruler
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hewto cut with blows of a heavy cutting instrument
shimmerto shine with a soft tremulous or fitful light : glimmer
inroadan advance or penetration often at the expense of someone or something