GRE Word List
POLARITY
the quality or condition inherent in a body that exhibits opposite properties or powers in opposite parts or directions or that exhibits contrasted properties or powers in contrasted parts or directions : the condition of having poles
The meaning of the word polarity is the quality or condition inherent in a body that exhibits opposite properties or powers in opposite parts or directions or that exhibits contrasted properties or powers in contrasted parts or directions : the condition of having poles.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| arboreal | of, relating to, or resembling a tree |
| incarcerate | to put in prison |
| opiate | an alkaloid drug (such as morphine or codeine) that contains or is derived from opium, binds to cell receptors primarily of the central nervous system and gastrointestinal tract, acts to block pain, induce sedation or sleep, depress respiration, and produce calmness or euphoria, and is associated with physiological tolerance (see tolerance |
| swipe | a strong sweeping blow |
| posterity | the offspring of one progenitor to the furthest generation |
| attire | to put garments on : dress |
| impending | occurring or likely to occur soon : upcoming |
| natal | native |
| smudge | to make a smudge on |
| entrance | power or permission to enter : admission |