GRE Word List

ARBORETUM

a place where trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants are cultivated for scientific and educational purposes

The meaning of the word arboretum is a place where trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants are cultivated for scientific and educational purposes.

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WordMeaning
expoundto set forth : state
awla pointed tool for marking surfaces or piercing small holes (as in leather or wood)
vegetateto lead a passive existence without exertion of body or mind
incapacitateto deprive of capacity or natural power : disable
irateroused to ire
penetrateto pass into or through
resortone that affords aid or refuge : resource
grillto broil on a grill
chancellorthe secretary of a nobleman, prince, or king
diffidencethe quality or state of being unassertive or bashful : the quality or state of being diffident