GRE Word List
CONCEPTION
the process of becoming pregnant involving fertilization or implantation or both
The meaning of the word conception is the process of becoming pregnant involving fertilization or implantation or both.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| fermentation | the enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity |
| decrepit | wasted and weakened by or as if by the infirmities of old age |
| bard | a tribal poet-singer skilled in composing and reciting verses on heroes and their deeds |
| connivance | the act of conniving |
| sully | to make soiled or tarnished : defile |
| raze | to destroy to the ground : demolish |
| cognate | of the same or similar nature : generically alike |
| eminent | exhibiting eminence especially in standing above others in some quality or position : prominent |
| waif | a stray person or animal |
| lax | loose |