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.

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WordMeaning
embezzlementto appropriate (something, such as property entrusted to one's care) fraudulently to one's own use
polemicalof, relating to, or being a polemic : controversial
dazzleto lose clear vision especially from looking at bright light
allegorythe expression by means of symbolic fictional figures and actions of truths or generalizations about human existence
dramaa composition (see composition
mobilecapable of moving or being moved : movable
obviateto anticipate and prevent (something, such as a situation) or make (an action) unnecessary
abrogateto abolish by authoritative action : annul
obstinatestubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion
slapto strike sharply with or as if with the open hand