ingrained
Group 26Difficulty 1/3
Definition
- (adjective)
- Firmly fixed or established; difficult to change GRE
Example in Context
The ingrained prejudices of the institution took decades to dismantle, requiring persistent effort from multiple generations of reformers.
Synonyms
deep-seatedrootedfixed
Etymology
Something deeply embedded, like grains in a stone.
- in- (Latin) — into
- grana (Latin) — grain
Memory Aid
🌾Sounds like “in grain-ed”
Imagine a stubborn old tree IN GRAINED with its secrets, refusing to change no matter what!
Visual Association
🪨A massive rock with intricate patterns carved deeply into its surface, symbolizing permanence.
Semantic Clusters
Synonym Groups
Frequently Asked Questions
What does “ingrained” mean on the GRE?
ingrained (adjective) means “Firmly fixed or established; difficult to change”. The ingrained prejudices of the institution took decades to dismantle, requiring persistent effort from multiple generations of reformers.
How to remember “ingrained” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “ingrained” sounds like “in grain-ed”. Imagine a stubborn old tree IN GRAINED with its secrets, refusing to change no matter what!
What are synonyms for “ingrained”?
Common synonyms: deep-seated, rooted, fixed.