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 |
|---|---|
| refraction | deflection from a straight path undergone by a light ray or energy wave in passing obliquely from one medium (such as air) into another (such as glass) in which its velocity is different |
| thematic | of, relating to, or constituting a theme |
| adjoin | to add or attach by joining |
| limbo | an abode of souls that are according to Roman Catholic theology barred from heaven because of not having received Christian baptism |
| bland | smooth and soothing in manner or quality |
| interloper | one that interlopes: such as |
| timbre | the quality given to a sound by its overtones: such as |
| tablet | a flat slab or plaque suited for or bearing an inscription |
| paradigm | example |
| invidious | of an unpleasant or objectionable nature : obnoxious |