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

WordMeaning
pittancea small portion, amount, or allowance
onomatopoeiathe naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (such as buzz, hiss)
transmuteto change or alter in form, appearance, or nature and especially to a higher form
ostracizeto exile by ostracism
cantthe expression or repetition of conventional or trite opinions or sentiments
unwittingnot knowing : unaware
eulogistica commendatory oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased
germinalbeing in the earliest stage of development
correlateeither of two things so related that one directly implies or is complementary to the other (such as husband and wife)
willowyabounding with willows