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
kleptomaniaca person evidencing kleptomania
abideto bear patiently : tolerate
chroniclea historical account of events arranged in order of time usually without analysis or interpretation
avuncularsuggestive of an uncle especially in kindliness or geniality
serendipitythe faculty or phenomenon of finding valuable or agreeable things not sought for
campa place usually away from urban areas where tents or simple buildings (such as cabins) are erected for shelter or for temporary residence (as for laborers, prisoners, or vacationers)
treatisea systematic exposition or argument in writing including a methodical discussion of the facts and principles involved and conclusions reached
institutesomething that is instituted: such as
apoliticalhaving no interest or involvement in political affairs
blithelacking due thought or consideration : casual