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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| hypochondriac | hypochondriacal |
| vise | any of various tools with two jaws for holding work that close usually by a screw, lever, or cam |
| refraction | deflection 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 |
| punitive | inflicting, involving, or aiming at punishment |
| valid | having legal efficacy or force |
| carapace | a bony or chitinous case or shield covering the back or part of the back of an animal (such as a turtle or crab) |
| unassuaged | not quenched, eased, or satisfied : not assuaged |
| pertinent | having a clear decisive relevance to the matter in hand |
| impetuous | marked by impulsive vehemence or passion |
| atheistic | a person who does not believe in the existence of a god or any gods : one who subscribes to or advocates atheism |