GRE Word List

TENSILE

capable of tension : ductile

The meaning of the word tensile is capable of tension : ductile.

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intellectthe power of knowing as distinguished from the power to feel and to will : the capacity for knowledge
retroactiveextending in scope or effect to a prior time or to conditions that existed or originated in the past
evinceto constitute outward evidence of
carnalrelating to or given to crude bodily pleasures and appetites
balma balsamic (see balsamic
pachydermany of various nonruminant mammals (such as an elephant, a rhinoceros, or a hippopotamus) of a former group (Pachydermata) that have hooves or nails resembling hooves and usually thick skin
incantationa use of spells or verbal charms spoken or sung as a part of a ritual of magic
grategrating
shoddya reclaimed wool from materials that are not felted that is of better quality and longer staple than mungo
doldrumsa spell of listlessness or despondency