GRE Word List

RECLUSE

marked by withdrawal from society : solitary

The meaning of the word recluse is marked by withdrawal from society : solitary.

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WordMeaning
coddleto cook (something, such as eggs) in liquid slowly and gently just below the boiling point
hypocriticalcharacterized by behavior that contradicts what one claims to believe or feel : characterized by hypocrisy
suppressto put down by authority or force : subdue
indisputablenot disputable : unquestionable
latentpresent and capable of emerging or developing but not now visible, obvious, active, or symptomatic
bestowto put to use : apply
dapperneat and trim in appearance
carnivoroussubsisting or feeding on animal tissues
dronea stingless male bee (as of the honeybee) that has the role of mating with the queen and does not gather nectar or pollen
mediocreof moderate or low quality, value, ability, or performance : ordinary