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 |
|---|---|
| iconoclastic | a person who attacks settled beliefs or institutions |
| paraphrase | a restatement of a text, passage, or work giving the meaning in another form |
| conversant | having knowledge or experience |
| imbecility | the quality or state of being very stupid or foolish : utter foolishness |
| cornice | the molded and projecting horizontal member that crowns an architectural composition see column illustration |
| reverie | daydream |
| monumental | serving as or resembling a monument : massive |
| indenture | a document or a section of a document that is indented |
| aplomb | complete and confident composure or self-assurance : poise |
| tantrum | a fit of bad temper |