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 |
|---|---|
| cogent | appealing forcibly to the mind or reason : convincing |
| institution | an established organization or corporation (such as a bank or university) especially of a public character |
| contraband | illegal or prohibited traffic in goods : smuggling |
| devout | committed or devoted to religion or to religious duties or exercises |
| encumber | weigh down |
| perpetuate | to make perpetual or cause to last indefinitely |
| anesthetic | of, relating to, or capable of producing anesthesia |
| trinket | a small ornament (such as a jewel or ring) |
| bureaucracy | a body of nonelected government officials |
| wisp | a small handful (as of hay or straw) |