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
inciteto move to action : stir up : spur on : urge on
fumbleto grope for or handle something clumsily or aimlessly
brawnthe flesh of a boar
ovationa ceremony attending the entering of Rome by a general who had won a victory of less importance than that for which a triumph was granted
concomitantaccompanying especially in a subordinate or incidental way
gambita chess opening in which a player risks one or more pawns or a minor piece to gain an advantage in position
queruloushabitually complaining
submergeto put under water
engenderbeget
alacritypromptness in response : cheerful readiness