GRE Word List
ACCRETION
the process of growth or enlargement by a gradual buildup: such as
The meaning of the word accretion is the process of growth or enlargement by a gradual buildup: such as.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| acquiesce | to accept, comply, or submit tacitly or passively |
| penumbra | a space of partial illumination (as in an eclipse) between the perfect shadow on all sides and the full light |
| hypothetical | involving or being based on a suggested idea or theory : being or involving a hypothesis : conjectural |
| unassuming | not assuming : modest |
| rote | the use of memory usually with little intelligence |
| primate | a bishop who has precedence in a province, a group of provinces, or a nation |
| genealogy | an account of the descent of a person, family, or group from an ancestor or from older forms |
| gamely | a physical or mental competition conducted according to rules with the participants in direct opposition to each other |
| prevalent | generally or widely accepted, practiced, or favored : widespread |
| imprudent | not prudent : lacking discretion, wisdom, or good judgment |