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 |
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| carapace | a bony or chitinous case or shield covering the back or part of the back of an animal (such as a turtle or crab) |
| bombastic | marked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous |
| posture | the position or bearing of the body whether characteristic or assumed for a special purpose |
| downcast | low in spirit : dejected |
| vindictive | disposed to seek revenge : vengeful |
| apocalyptic | of, relating to, or resembling an apocalypse |
| ewe | the female of the sheep especially when mature |
| fell | skin |
| besmirch | to cause harm or damage to the purity, luster, or beauty of (something) : sully |
| beleaguer | besiege |