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
hypochondriachypochondriacal
viseany of various tools with two jaws for holding work that close usually by a screw, lever, or cam
refractiondeflection from a straight path undergone by a light ray or energy wave in passing obliquely from one medium (such as air) into another (such as glass) in which its velocity is different
punitiveinflicting, involving, or aiming at punishment
validhaving legal efficacy or force
carapacea bony or chitinous case or shield covering the back or part of the back of an animal (such as a turtle or crab)
unassuagednot quenched, eased, or satisfied : not assuaged
pertinenthaving a clear decisive relevance to the matter in hand
impetuousmarked by impulsive vehemence or passion
atheistica person who does not believe in the existence of a god or any gods : one who subscribes to or advocates atheism