GRE Word List
BURGEON
to send forth new growth (such as buds or branches) : sprout
The meaning of the word burgeon is to send forth new growth (such as buds or branches) : sprout.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| sensitization | the action or process of sensitizing |
| abridge | to shorten by omission of words without sacrifice of sense : condense |
| fauna | animal life |
| behemoth | a mighty animal described in Job 40:15–24 as an example of the power of God |
| bulk | magnitude |
| instigate | to goad or urge forward : provoke |
| mimicry | an instance of mimicking |
| caricature | exaggeration by means of often ludicrous distortion of parts or characteristics |
| cabal | the contrived schemes of a group of persons secretly united in a plot (as to overturn a government) |
| touching | capable of arousing emotions of tenderness or compassion |