GRE Word List

SPLICE

to unite (two ropes or two parts of a rope) by interweaving the strands

The meaning of the word splice is to unite (two ropes or two parts of a rope) by interweaving the strands.

Random words

WordMeaning
chapela subordinate or private place of worship: such as
screecha high shrill piercing cry usually expressing pain or terror
incisiveimpressively direct and decisive (as in manner or presentation)
anodyneserving to alleviate pain
cleaveto adhere firmly and closely or loyally and unwaveringly
impietythe quality or state of being impious : irreverence
engageto offer (something, such as one's life or word) as backing to a cause or aim : to expose to risk for the attainment or support of some end
orthodoxconforming to established doctrine especially in religion
divergeto move or extend in different directions from a common point : draw apart
penancean act of self-abasement, mortification (see mortification