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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| pedant | one who is unimaginative or who unduly emphasizes minutiae in the presentation or use of knowledge |
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| maroon | a dark red |
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| defoliate | to deprive of leaves especially prematurely |
| deference | respect and esteem due a superior or an elder |
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| elastic | capable of recovering size and shape after deformation |
| ciliated | possessing cilia |
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