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
sedentarynot migratory : settled
fitacceptable from a particular viewpoint (as of competence or morality) : proper
reverberatereflect
beneficialproducing good results or helpful effects : conferring benefits (see benefit
insurgenta person who revolts against civil authority or an established government
tantruma fit of bad temper
oatha solemn usually formal calling upon God or a god to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says
visionthe act or power of seeing : sight
consolean architectural member projecting from a wall to form a bracket or from a keystone for ornament
outspokendirect and open in speech or expression : frank