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.

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orgysecret ceremonial rites held in honor of an ancient Greek or Roman deity and usually characterized by ecstatic singing and dancing
escapadea usually adventurous action that runs counter to approved or conventional conduct
natalnative
inculcateto teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions
culpablemeriting condemnation or blame especially as wrong or harmful
archetypethe original pattern or model of which all things of the same type are representations or copies : prototype
clipperone that clips something
mutilateto cut up or alter radically so as to make imperfect
presumptuousoverstepping due bounds (as of propriety or courtesy) : taking liberties
deftcharacterized by facility and skill