GRE Word List

BUXOM

vigorously or healthily plump

The meaning of the word buxom is vigorously or healthily plump.

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WordMeaning
fettera chain or shackle for the feet
transpireto take place : go on
cumulativeincreasing by successive additions
intelligentsiaintellectuals who form an artistic, social, or political vanguard or elite
philanthropistone who makes an active effort to promote human welfare : a person who practices philanthropy
phoenixa legendary bird which according to one account lived 500 years, burned itself to ashes on a pyre, and rose alive from the ashes to live another period
defrayto provide for the payment of : pay
persistto go on resolutely or stubbornly in spite of opposition, importunity, or warning
brocadea rich silk fabric with raised patterns in gold and silver
rebuffto reject or criticize sharply : snub