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GRE DEFINITIONS EMBEDED TO END
GRE DEFINITIONS
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Graduate
05/06/2006

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embed
Definition
v. enclose; place in something.
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embellish
Definition
v. adorn; ornament; enhance, as a story.
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embezzlement
Definition
N. stealing.
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emboss
Definition
v. produce a design in raised relief.
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embrace
Definition
v. hug; adopt or espouse; accept readily; encircle; include.
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embroider
Definition
v. decorate with needlework; ornament with fancy or fictitious details.
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embryonic
Definition
ADJ. undeveloped; rudimentary.
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emend
Definition
v. correct, usually a text.
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emendation
Definition
N. correction of errors; improvement.
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emetic
Definition
N. substance causing vomiting.
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eminent
Definition
ADJ. high; lofty.
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emissary
Definition
N. agent; messenger.
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emollient
Definition
N. soothing or softening remedy.
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emolument
Definition
N. salary; compensation.
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empathy
Definition
N. ability to identify with another's feelings, ideas, etc.
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empirical
Definition
ADJ. based on experience.
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emulate
Definition
v. imitate; rival.
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enamored
Definition
ADJ. in love.
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encipher
Definition
v. encode; convert a message into code.
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enclave
Definition
N. territory enclosed within an allen land.
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encomiastic
Definition
ADJ. praising; eulogistic
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encomium
Definition
N. high praise; eulogy.
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encompass
Definition
v. surround or encircle; encloses include.
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encroachment
Definition
N. gradual intrusion.
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encumber
Definition
v. burden.
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endearment
Definition
N. fond word or act.
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endemic
Definition
ADJ. prevailing among a specific group people or in a specific area or country.
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endorse
Definition
v. approve; support.
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endue
Definition
v. provide with some quality; endow.
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enduring
Definition
ADJ lasting surviving
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