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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WordMeaning
rigto fit out with rigging
captiousmarked by an often ill-natured inclination to stress faults and raise objections
fettera chain or shackle for the feet
avertto turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance
bouta spell or period of activity: such as
tickleto touch (a body part, a person, etc.) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements
condoneto regard or treat (something bad or blameworthy) as acceptable, forgivable, or harmless
trepidationa nervous or fearful feeling of uncertain agitation : apprehension
scavengeto remove (dirt, refuse, etc.) from an area
execrabledeserving to be execrated : detestable