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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| Word | Meaning |
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| luster | a glow of reflected light : sheen |
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| invective | insulting or abusive language : vituperation |
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| junta | a council or committee for political or governmental purposes |
| mirth | gladness or gaiety as shown by or accompanied with laughter |
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| compunction | anxiety arising from awareness of guilt |
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