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
halefree from defect, disease, or infirmity : sound
obligatorybinding in law or conscience
skulduggeryunderhanded or unscrupulous behavior
cohesionthe act or state of sticking together tightly
conjectureinference formed without proof or sufficient evidence
compliantready or disposed to comply : submissive
tenurethe act, right, manner, or term of holding something (such as a landed property, a position, or an office)
opiatean alkaloid drug (such as morphine or codeine) that contains or is derived from opium, binds to cell receptors primarily of the central nervous system and gastrointestinal tract, acts to block pain, induce sedation or sleep, depress respiration, and produce calmness or euphoria, and is associated with physiological tolerance (see tolerance
outlooka place offering a view
rareseldom occurring or found : uncommon