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
vignettea picture (such as an engraving or photograph) that shades off gradually into the surrounding paper
deportto send out of the country by legal deportation
promulgateto make (an idea, belief, etc.) known to many people by open declaration : proclaim
plenarycomplete in every respect : absolute
primpto dress, adorn, or arrange in a careful or finicky manner
servileof or befitting a menial position
slickhaving a smooth surface : slippery
swearto utter or take solemnly (an oath)
usurpto seize and hold (office, place, functions, powers, etc.) in possession by force or without right
avantgardegroup of artists whose work is based on the newest ideas and methods; CF. vanguard