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
composurea calmness or repose especially of mind, bearing, or appearance : self-possession
brindledhaving obscure dark streaks or flecks on a usually gray or tawny ground
indifferentmarked by a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern for something : apathetic
requiema mass for the dead
filchto steal secretly or casually
noosea loop with a slipknot that binds closer the more it is drawn
prognosticateto foretell from signs or symptoms : predict
trepidationa nervous or fearful feeling of uncertain agitation : apprehension
parallelismthe quality or state of being parallel
riveta headed pin or bolt of metal used for uniting two or more pieces by passing the shank through a hole in each piece and then beating or pressing down the plain end so as to make a second head