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 |
|---|---|
| dilettante | a person having a superficial interest in an art or a branch of knowledge : dabbler |
| estranged | having lost former closeness and affection : in a state of alienation from a previous close or familial relationship |
| indolent | averse to activity, effort, or movement : habitually lazy |
| rummage | to make a thorough search or investigation |
| knell | a stroke or sound of a bell especially when rung slowly (as for a death, funeral, or disaster) |
| authoritative | having, marked by, or proceeding from authority |
| grovel | to creep with the face to the ground : crawl |
| boisterous | noisily turbulent : rowdy |
| amiable | friendly, sociable, and congenial |
| accrue | to come into existence as a legally enforceable claim |