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 |
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| virus | any of a large group of submicroscopic infectious agents that are usually regarded as nonliving extremely complex molecules, that typically contain a protein coat surrounding an RNA or DNA core of genetic material but no semipermeable membrane, that are capable of growth and multiplication only in living cells, and that cause various important diseases in humans, animals, and plants |
| geriatrics | a branch of medicine that deals with the problems and diseases of old age and the medical care and treatment of aging people |
| eminent | exhibiting eminence especially in standing above others in some quality or position : prominent |
| disaffected | discontented and resentful especially against authority : rebellious |
| wean | to accustom (a young child or animal) to take food otherwise than by nursing |
| speechless | unable to speak : dumb |
| epicure | one with sensitive and discriminating tastes especially in food or wine |
| imbue | endow |
| palm | any of a family (Palmae synonym Arecaceae) of mostly tropical or subtropical monocotyledonous trees, shrubs, or vines with usually a simple stem and a terminal crown of large pinnate or fan-shaped leaves |
| presumptuous | overstepping due bounds (as of propriety or courtesy) : taking liberties |