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.

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altruisticrelating to or given to altruism:
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conjureto charge or entreat earnestly or solemnly
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atheistica person who does not believe in the existence of a god or any gods : one who subscribes to or advocates atheism