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 |
|---|---|
| dexterous | mentally adroit and skillful : clever |
| circumvent | to manage to get around especially by ingenuity or stratagem |
| hypercritical | meticulously or excessively critical |
| grapple | the act or an instance of grappling |
| purge | to clear of guilt |
| philistine | a native or inhabitant of ancient Philistia |
| hygiene | a science of the establishment and maintenance of health |
| aphasia | loss or impairment of the power to use or comprehend words usually resulting from brain damage (as from a stroke, head injury, or infection) |
| amulet | a charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft) |
| felon | one who has committed a felony |