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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| funereal | of or relating to a funeral |
| remit | to lay aside (a mood or disposition) partly or wholly |
| jaunty | sprightly in manner or appearance : lively |
| problematic | posing a problem : difficult to solve or decide |
| splice | to unite (two ropes or two parts of a rope) by interweaving the strands |
| flutter | to flap the wings rapidly |
| sluggard | a habitually lazy person |
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| trifle | something of little value, substance, or importance |
| leave-taking | departure |