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 |
|---|---|
| gape | to open the mouth wide |
| inordinate | exceeding reasonable limits : immoderate |
| rolling | (of land) rising and falling in long gentle slopes; happening continuously by stages; Ex. rolling devolution of power to local governments |
| slander | to utter slander against : defame |
| reverent | expressing or characterized by reverence : worshipful |
| expurgate | to cleanse of something morally harmful, offensive, or erroneous |
| allocate | to apportion for a specific purpose or to particular persons or things : distribute |
| aegis | a shield or breastplate emblematic of majesty that was associated with Zeus and Athena |
| mangy | affected with or resulting from mange |
| rightful | just |