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
altercationa noisy, heated, angry dispute
primaryfirst in order of time or development : primitive
expiateto make amends for
ultimatuma final proposition, condition, or demand
indictto charge with a crime by the finding or presentment of a jury (such as a grand jury) in due form of law
pugnacityhaving a quarrelsome or combative nature : truculent
drudgeto do hard, menial, or monotonous work
carnagethe flesh of slain animals or humans
forfeitsomething forfeited or subject to being forfeited (as for a crime, offense, or neglect of duty) : penalty
incipientbeginning to come into being or to become apparent