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 |
|---|---|
| vignette | a picture (such as an engraving or photograph) that shades off gradually into the surrounding paper |
| deport | to send out of the country by legal deportation |
| promulgate | to make (an idea, belief, etc.) known to many people by open declaration : proclaim |
| plenary | complete in every respect : absolute |
| primp | to dress, adorn, or arrange in a careful or finicky manner |
| servile | of or befitting a menial position |
| slick | having a smooth surface : slippery |
| swear | to utter or take solemnly (an oath) |
| usurp | to seize and hold (office, place, functions, powers, etc.) in possession by force or without right |
| avantgarde | group of artists whose work is based on the newest ideas and methods; CF. vanguard |