GRE Word List

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pitha usually continuous central strand of spongy tissue in the stems of most vascular plants that probably functions chiefly in storage
reveriedaydream
monograma sign of identity usually formed of the combined initials of a name
interregnumthe time during which a throne is vacant between two successive reigns or regimes
swelterto suffer, sweat, or be faint from heat
intoxicateto excite or stupefy by alcohol or a drug especially to the point where physical and mental control is markedly diminished
transposeto change the relative place or normal order of : alter the sequence of
blatantnoisy especially in a vulgar or offensive manner : clamorous
ventilateto expose to air and especially to a current of fresh air for purifying, curing, or refreshing
anvila heavy usually steel-faced iron block on which metal is shaped (as by hand hammering)