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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| conjugal | of or relating to the married state or to married persons and their relations : connubial |
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| plethora | an ample amount or number : abundance |
| extrude | to force, press, or push out |
| supernumerary | exceeding the usual, stated, or prescribed number |
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