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
opportunistone that is opportunistic or that practices opportunism
corporealhaving, consisting of, or relating to a physical material body: such as
gauchelacking social experience or grace
reconditedifficult or impossible for one of ordinary understanding or knowledge to comprehend : deep
plasticitythe quality or state of being plastic
hindrancethe state of being interfered with, held back, or slowed down : the state of being hindered
potiona mixture of liquids (such as liquor or medicine)
stymieto present an obstacle to : stand in the way of
concessionthe act or an instance of conceding (as by granting something as a right, accepting something as true, or acknowledging defeat)
impromptumade, done, or formed on or as if on the spur of the moment : improvised