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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repealto rescind or annul by authoritative act
panderto act as a pander
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clichea trite phrase or expression
victualsfood usable by people
insensibleincapable or bereft of feeling or sensation: such as
incontinentnot continent: such as
generalitythe quality or state of being general
rectifyto set right : remedy