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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psychic | of or relating to the psyche : psychogenic |
disdain | a feeling of contempt for someone or something regarded as unworthy or inferior : scorn |
comprise | to be made up of |
maraud | to roam about and raid in search of plunder |
genteel | having an aristocratic quality or flavor : stylish |
disparage | to depreciate (see depreciate |
explicate | to give a detailed explanation of |
propriety | the quality or state of being proper or suitable : appropriateness |
conscientious | meticulous |
prone | having a tendency or inclination : being likely |