GRE Word List

VIE

to strive for superiority : contend

The meaning of the word vie is to strive for superiority : contend.

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refractiondeflection from a straight path undergone by a light ray or energy wave in passing obliquely from one medium (such as air) into another (such as glass) in which its velocity is different
balmyhaving the qualities of balm : soothing
supplicateto make a humble entreaty
falterto walk unsteadily : stumble
propoundto offer for discussion or consideration
murkycharacterized by a heavy dimness or obscurity caused by or like that caused by overhanging fog or smoke
voyeursomeone who obtains sexual gratification from observing unsuspecting individuals who are partly undressed, naked, or engaged in sexual acts
fundamentalserving as a basis supporting existence or determining essential structure or function : basic
precipitousprecipitate
dismantleto disconnect the pieces of