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
gapeto open the mouth wide
inordinateexceeding 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
slanderto utter slander against : defame
reverentexpressing or characterized by reverence : worshipful
expurgateto cleanse of something morally harmful, offensive, or erroneous
allocateto apportion for a specific purpose or to particular persons or things : distribute
aegisa shield or breastplate emblematic of majesty that was associated with Zeus and Athena
mangyaffected with or resulting from mange
rightfuljust