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
definitiveserving to provide a final solution or to end a situation
importunatetroublesomely urgent : overly persistent in request or demand
nebulaany of numerous clouds of gas or dust in interstellar space
conceitfavorable opinion
minusculevery small
paupera person destitute of means except such as are derived from charity
saccharineof, relating to, or resembling that of sugar
impromptumade, done, or formed on or as if on the spur of the moment : improvised
deliriuman acute (see acute
expurgateto cleanse of something morally harmful, offensive, or erroneous