GRE Word List
BALM
a balsamic (see balsamic
The meaning of the word balm is a balsamic (see balsamic.
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proliferate | to grow by rapid production of new parts, cells, buds, or offspring |
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invert | to reverse in position, order, or relationship |
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complacency | self-satisfaction especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies |
paramour | lover |
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machinations | an act of machinating |
rehabilitate | to restore to a former capacity : reinstate |
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