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 |
|---|---|
| clap | to strike (two things, such as two flat, hard surfaces) together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise |
| gull | any of numerous long-winged web-footed aquatic birds (subfamily Larinae of the family Laridae) |
| oath | a solemn usually formal calling upon God or a god to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says |
| panacea | a remedy for all ills or difficulties : cure-all |
| latent | present and capable of emerging or developing but not now visible, obvious, active, or symptomatic |
| pestle | a usually club-shaped implement for pounding or grinding substances in a mortar see mortar illustration |
| insatiable | incapable of being satisfied : quenchless |
| bigot | a person who is obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices |
| lineaments | an outline, feature, or contour of a body or figure and especially of a face |
| malapropism | the usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase |