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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predatoran organism that primarily obtains food by the killing and consuming of other organisms : an organism that lives by predation
dismissto permit or cause to leave
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