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.

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preposterouscontrary to nature, reason, or common sense : absurd
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egoisma doctrine that individual self-interest is the actual motive of all conscious action