GRE Word List

PROSTRATE

stretched out with face on the ground in adoration or submission

The meaning of the word prostrate is stretched out with face on the ground in adoration or submission.

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WordMeaning
bombasticmarked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous
invincibleincapable of being conquered, overcome, or subdued
craveto ask for earnestly : beg
promulgateto make (an idea, belief, etc.) known to many people by open declaration : proclaim
pedagogueteacher
appropriateespecially suitable or compatible : fitting
stampto pound or crush with a pestle or a heavy instrument
dynamicmarked by usually continuous and productive activity or change
hiatusa break in or as if in a material object : gap
deciduousfalling off or shed seasonally or at a certain stage of development in the life cycle