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.

Random words

WordMeaning
pareto trim off an outside, excess, or irregular part of
fanciedimagined or believed to be true or real
collusionsecret agreement or cooperation especially for an illegal or deceitful purpose
despoilto strip of belongings, possessions, or value : pillage
disparatemarkedly distinct in quality or character
pandemicoccurring over a wide geographic area (such as multiple countries or continents) and typically affecting a significant proportion of the population
juxtaposeto place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect)
portlydignified
prevailto gain ascendancy through strength or superiority : triumph
quizzicalcomically quaint