Exam: GRE (Verbal)

Definition: To make someone or something weak or less strong.

Example: The long illness began to enfeeble him, leaving him unable to perform daily tasks.

Definition: The process of making someone or something weak or less effective.

Example: The enfeeblement of the once powerful empire was evident in its inability to defend its borders.

Definition: To bind or restrain someone with chains or shackles, limiting their freedom of movement.

Example: The cruel king sought to enfetter his enemies to prevent them from escaping.

Definition: A long line of rooms or doors that are arranged in a row, allowing a view through them when opened, or a type of gunfire aimed along a target's length.

Example: The enfilade of rooms in the historic mansion provided a beautiful view of the garden.

Definition: To shoot at someone or something in a line, often with a series of shots or gunfire.

Example: The soldiers were ordered to enfilade the enemy positions from the hilltop.

Definition: To cause something to become more intense or to ignite feelings, often in a negative way.

Example: The speech was meant to enflame the crowd's passion for the cause.

Definition: To wrap or cover something completely, often in a way that creates folds or layers.

Example: The mother enfolded her child in a warm blanket.

Definition: To make sure that rules, laws, or agreements are followed or obeyed.

Example: The police are responsible for enforcing the law in the community.

Definition: The quality or state of being able to be enforced or made to happen, especially in a legal context.

Example: The enforceability of the contract was questioned in court.

Definition: Able to be made to happen or followed, especially in terms of rules or laws.

Example: The contract is enforceable in a court of law.

Definition: The act of making sure that laws or rules are followed and carried out.

Example: The enforcement of traffic laws helps keep the roads safe.