GRE Word List

CONSERVATORY

a greenhouse for growing or displaying plants

The meaning of the word conservatory is a greenhouse for growing or displaying plants.

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WordMeaning
sanctimonioushypocritically pious or devout
amphibianan amphibious organism
fitfulcharacterized by fits or paroxysms
rarefiedbeing less dense
umbragea feeling of pique or resentment at some often fancied slight or insult
heedlessnot taking heed : inconsiderate
acquiesceto accept, comply, or submit tacitly or passively
antecedeprecede
disheartento cause to lose hope, enthusiasm, or courage : to cause to lose spirit or morale
fecundityfruitful in offspring or vegetation : prolific