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 |
|---|---|
| oligarchy | government by the few |
| casual | subject to, resulting from, or occurring by chance |
| attenuate | to lessen the amount, force, magnitude, or value of : weaken |
| coma | a state of profound unconsciousness caused by disease, injury, or poison |
| roseate | resembling a rose especially in color |
| discretion | individual choice or judgment |
| proliferate | to grow by rapid production of new parts, cells, buds, or offspring |
| tycoon | a businessperson of exceptional wealth, power, and influence : magnate |
| rhapsody | a portion of an epic poem adapted for recitation |
| coup | a sudden decisive exercise of force in politics and especially the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group : coup d'Γ©tat |