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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| gargantuan | tremendous in size, volume, or degree : gigantic |
| chisel | a metal tool with a sharpened edge at one end used to chip, carve, or cut into a solid material (such as wood, stone, or metal) |
| microcosm | a little world |
| aegis | a shield or breastplate emblematic of majesty that was associated with Zeus and Athena |
| libertine | a freethinker especially in religious matters |
| doddering | feeble |
| placid | serenely free of interruption or disturbance |
| anneal | to heat and then cool (a material, such as steel or glass) usually for softening and making less brittle |
| oath | a solemn usually formal calling upon God or a god to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says |
| politic | political |