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

WordMeaning
feignto give a false appearance of : induce as a false impression
bleakexposed and barren and often windswept
carapacea bony or chitinous case or shield covering the back or part of the back of an animal (such as a turtle or crab)
confoundto throw (a person) into confusion or perplexity
darta light spear
upshotthe final result : outcome
inopportuneinconvenient
assuageto lessen the intensity of (something that pains or distresses) : ease
demeanorbehavior toward others : outward manner
frivolousof little weight or importance