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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manifoldmarked by diversity or variety
baroqueof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension
dismantleto disconnect the pieces of
capacitylegal competency (see competence
succorrelief
expansivehaving a capacity or a tendency to expand
dauntto lessen the courage of : cow
placateto soothe or mollify especially by concessions : appease
multiplicitythe quality or state of being multiple or various
metersystematically arranged and measured rhythm (see rhythm