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
impeachto charge with a crime or misdemeanor
aperturean opening or open space : hole
circumlocutionthe use of an unnecessarily large number of words to express an idea
declivitydownward inclination
temperheat of mind or emotion : proneness to anger : passion
surpassto become better, greater, or stronger than : exceed
addictiona compulsive, chronic, physiological or psychological need for a habit-forming substance, behavior, or activity having harmful physical, psychological, or social effects and typically causing well-defined symptoms (such as anxiety, irritability, tremors, or nausea) upon withdrawal or abstinence : the state of being addicted
pathologicalof or relating to pathology
exultto be extremely joyful : rejoice
avengeto take vengeance for or on behalf of