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

WordMeaning
anecdotea usually short narrative of an interesting, amusing, or biographical incident
drudgeto do hard, menial, or monotonous work
toadyone who flatters in the hope of gaining favors : sycophant
defeatistan attitude of accepting, expecting, or being resigned to defeat
relinquishto withdraw or retreat from : leave behind
concomitantaccompanying especially in a subordinate or incidental way
pervasiveexisting in or spreading through every part of something
recreantcrying for mercy : cowardly
canarda false or unfounded report or story
habitatthe place or environment where a plant or animal naturally or normally lives and grows