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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WordMeaning
nadirthe point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the zenith and vertically downward from the observer
rotundaa round building
nepotismfavoritism (as in appointment to a job) based on kinship
venturesomeinclined to court or incur risk or danger : daring
petrifyto convert (organic matter) into stone or a substance of stony hardness by the infiltration of water and the deposition of dissolved mineral matter
favoritismthe showing of special favor : partiality
absolveto set (someone) free from an obligation or the consequences of guilt
grimfierce in disposition or action : savage
torpedoa weapon for destroying ships by rupturing their hulls below the waterline: such as
lagone that lags or is last