GRE Word List

CONGLOMERATE

made up of parts from various sources or of various kinds

The meaning of the word conglomerate is made up of parts from various sources or of various kinds.

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virusany of a large group of submicroscopic infectious agents that are usually regarded as nonliving extremely complex molecules, that typically contain a protein coat surrounding an RNA or DNA core of genetic material but no semipermeable membrane, that are capable of growth and multiplication only in living cells, and that cause various important diseases in humans, animals, and plants
innovationa new idea, method, or device : novelty
knella stroke or sound of a bell especially when rung slowly (as for a death, funeral, or disaster)
inceptionan act, process, or instance of beginning : commencement
abominableworthy of or causing disgust or hatred : detestable
retractto draw back or in
cronea cruel or ugly old woman
astralof, relating to, or coming from the stars
gentryupper or ruling class : aristocracy
slinkto go or move stealthily or furtively (as in fear or shame) : steal