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 |
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gambol | to skip about in play : frisk |
unassuaged | not quenched, eased, or satisfied : not assuaged |
conservatory | a greenhouse for growing or displaying plants |
sleeper | one that sleeps |
skirmish | a minor fight in war usually incidental to larger movements |
provisional | serving for the time being : temporary |
academic | of, relating to, or associated with an academy or school especially of higher learning |
relevant | having significant and demonstrable bearing on the matter at hand |
zealot | a zealous person |
immaculate | spotlessly clean |