GRE Word List
VISE
any of various tools with two jaws for holding work that close usually by a screw, lever, or cam
The meaning of the word vise is any of various tools with two jaws for holding work that close usually by a screw, lever, or cam.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| stammer | to make involuntary stops and repetitions in speaking : stutter |
| versatile | embracing a variety of subjects, fields, or skills |
| supplicant | one who supplicates |
| sow | an adult female swine |
| egotism | excessive use of the first person singular personal pronoun |
| inured | to accustom to accept something undesirable |
| simulate | to give or assume the appearance or effect of often with the intent to deceive : imitate |
| distort | to twist (see twist |
| usage | firmly established and generally accepted practice or procedure |
| reprehensible | worthy of or deserving reprehension : culpable |