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 |
|---|---|
| cajole | to persuade with flattery or gentle urging especially in the face of reluctance : coax |
| plutocracy | government by the wealthy |
| gruesome | inspiring horror or repulsion : grisly |
| recuperate | to get back : regain |
| warren | a place legally authorized for keeping small game (such as hare or pheasant) |
| amphitheater | an oval or circular building with rising tiers of seats ranged about an open space and used in ancient Rome especially for contests and spectacles |
| amazon | a member of a race of female warriors of Greek mythology |
| canker | an erosive or spreading sore |
| winnow | to remove (something, such as chaff) by a current of air |
| scrupulous | having moral integrity : acting in strict regard for what is considered right or proper |