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
uprightperpendicular
irrevocablenot possible to revoke : unalterable
memorializeto address or petition by a memorial
reprisala retaliatory act
deliberateto think about or discuss issues and decisions carefully
knavea tricky deceitful fellow
ligneousof or resembling wood
solventable to pay all legal debts
insularitycharacteristic of an isolated people
precincta part of a territory with definite bounds or functions often established for administrative purposes : district