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
welterwrithe
composurea calmness or repose especially of mind, bearing, or appearance : self-possession
weatherthe state of the atmosphere with respect to heat or cold, wetness or dryness, calm or storm, clearness or cloudiness
inundateoverwhelm
devoutcommitted or devoted to religion or to religious duties or exercises
unobtrusivenot obtrusive : not blatant, arresting, or aggressive : inconspicuous
soldera metal or metallic alloy used when melted to join metallic surfaces
resourcefulable to meet situations : capable of devising ways and means
validateto make legally valid : ratify
cornicethe molded and projecting horizontal member that crowns an architectural composition see column illustration