GRE Word List
MEMORIAL
serving to preserve remembrance : commemorative
The meaning of the word memorial is serving to preserve remembrance : commemorative.
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| Word | Meaning |
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| fermentation | the enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity |
| somatic | of, relating to, or affecting the body especially as distinguished from the germplasm |
| foliage | a representation of leaves, flowers, and branches for architectural ornamentation |
| falsify | to prove or declare false : disprove |
| scintilla | spark |
| monotheism | the doctrine or belief that there is but one God |
| contagion | a contagious disease |
| gourmet | a connoisseur of food and drink |
| nurture | training |
| invocation | the act or process of petitioning for help or support |