GRE Word List
ACCRETION
growth or increase in size by gradual addition; growth; increase; increase by natural growth; Ex. towers and other accretions of the castle; V. accrete
The meaning of the word accretion is growth or increase in size by gradual addition; growth; increase; increase by natural growth; Ex. towers and other accretions of the castle; V. accrete.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| depict | portray |
| disquisition | formal systematic inquiry; explanation of the results of a formal inquiry; long formal speech or written report |
| prolixity | tedious wordiness; verbosity; ADJ. prolix: wordy; verbose; diffuse |
| stoic | stoical; impassive; unmoved by joy or grief; N. CF. stoicism |
| entomology | study of insects |
| lounge | stand, sit, or lie in a lazy, relaxed way |
| drudge | do drudgery; N: person who drudges |
| artery | blood-vessel; CF. vein |
| turncoat | traitor |
| hoodwink | deceive; delude |