GRE Word List

WADE

to step in or through a medium (such as water) offering more resistance than air

The meaning of the word wade is to step in or through a medium (such as water) offering more resistance than air.

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WordMeaning
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spanglea small plate of shining metal or plastic used for ornamentation especially on clothing
remnanta usually small part, member, or trace remaining
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stupora condition of greatly dulled or completely suspended sense or sensibility
forensicbelonging to, used in, or suitable to courts of judicature or to public discussion and debate
cadeta younger brother or son
lurkto lie in wait in a place of concealment especially for an evil purpose