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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WordMeaning
piecemealone piece at a time : gradually
fissurea narrow opening or crack of considerable length and depth usually occurring from some breaking or parting
abyssan immeasurably deep gulf or great space
abridgeto shorten by omission of words without sacrifice of sense : condense
disproportionlack of proportion, symmetry, or proper relation : disparity
fanfarea short and lively sounding of trumpets
monarchyundivided rule or absolute sovereignty by a single person
pestilentialcausing or tending to cause pestilence : deadly
resurrectto raise from the dead
riveta headed pin or bolt of metal used for uniting two or more pieces by passing the shank through a hole in each piece and then beating or pressing down the plain end so as to make a second head