GRE Word List

BASE

the bottom of something considered as its support : foundation

The meaning of the word base is the bottom of something considered as its support : foundation.

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WordMeaning
apparitionan unusual or unexpected sight : phenomenon
palmany 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
accelerateto move faster : to gain speed
morguea place where the bodies of dead persons are kept temporarily pending identification or release for burial or autopsy
luxuriateto grow profusely : thrive
surgeto rise and fall actively : toss
compellingthat compels: such as
mortara sturdy vessel in which material is pounded or rubbed with a pestle
torpora state of mental and motor inactivity with partial or total insensibility
bawdyboisterously or humorously indecent