GRE Word List
PREHENSILE
adapted for seizing or grasping especially by wrapping around
The meaning of the word prehensile is adapted for seizing or grasping especially by wrapping around.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| mendacious | given to or characterized by deception or falsehood or divergence from absolute truth |
| vegetate | to lead a passive existence without exertion of body or mind |
| abrogate | to abolish by authoritative action : annul |
| ramble | to move aimlessly from place to place |
| desecrate | to violate the sanctity of : profane |
| countenance | look |
| thrash | to beat soundly with or as if with a stick or whip : flog |
| remit | to lay aside (a mood or disposition) partly or wholly |
| moratorium | a legally authorized period of delay in the performance of a legal obligation or the payment of a debt |
| quietude | a quiet state : repose |