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
imminentready to take place : happening soon
egothe self especially as contrasted with another self or the world
inordinateexceeding reasonable limits : immoderate
genesisthe origin or coming into being of something
conduita natural or artificial channel through which something (such as a fluid) is conveyed
shrewdmarked by clever discerning awareness and hardheaded acumen
queruloushabitually complaining
waverto vacillate irresolutely between choices : fluctuate in opinion, allegiance, or direction
interloperone that interlopes: such as
scadany of several carangid fishes (especially of the genus Decapterus)