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

WordMeaning
unwittingnot knowing : unaware
venerablecalling forth respect through age, character, and attainments
relevanthaving significant and demonstrable bearing on the matter at hand
impregnateto cause to be filled, imbued, permeated, or saturated
vertexthe top of the head
fineryornament
trothloyal or pledged faithfulness : fidelity
espionagethe practice of spying or using spies to obtain information about the plans and activities especially of a foreign government or a competing company
jocosegiven to joking : merry
compriseto be made up of