GRE Word List

TRAVERSE

to go or travel across or over

The meaning of the word traverse is to go or travel across or over.

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WordMeaning
forebearsancestor
hegemonypreponderant influence or authority over others : domination
placateto soothe or mollify especially by concessions : appease
lavishexpending or bestowing profusely : prodigal
gestateto carry in the uterus during pregnancy
forumthe marketplace or public place of an ancient Roman city forming the center of judicial and public business
ellipsisthe omission of one or more words that are obviously understood but that must be supplied to make a construction grammatically complete
apeany of various large tailless semi-erect primates of Africa and southeastern Asia (such as the chimpanzee, gorilla, orangutan, or gibbon)
larcenythe unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it permanently
resentmenta feeling of indignant displeasure or persistent ill will at something regarded as a wrong, insult, or injury