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 |
|---|---|
| repeal | to rescind or annul by authoritative act |
| pander | to act as a pander |
| unobtrusive | not obtrusive : not blatant, arresting, or aggressive : inconspicuous |
| pachyderm | any of various nonruminant mammals (such as an elephant, a rhinoceros, or a hippopotamus) of a former group (Pachydermata) that have hooves or nails resembling hooves and usually thick skin |
| cliche | a trite phrase or expression |
| victuals | food usable by people |
| insensible | incapable or bereft of feeling or sensation: such as |
| incontinent | not continent: such as |
| generality | the quality or state of being general |
| rectify | to set right : remedy |