GRE Word List

URGE

to present, advocate, or demand earnestly or pressingly

The meaning of the word urge is to present, advocate, or demand earnestly or pressingly.

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venoma toxic substance produced by some animals (such as snakes, scorpions, or bees) that is injected into prey or an enemy chiefly by biting or stinging and has an injurious or lethal effect
potenthaving or wielding force, authority, or influence : powerful
tatterto make ragged
astutehaving or showing shrewdness and an ability to notice and understand things clearly : mentally sharp or clever
abscondto depart secretly and hide oneself
impelto urge or drive forward or on by or as if by the exertion of strong moral pressure : force
despiseto look down on with disrespect or aversion
ramshackleappearing ready to collapse : rickety
panachean ornamental tuft (as of feathers) especially on a helmet
continencethe ability to retain a bodily discharge voluntarily