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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husbandrythe cultivation or production of plants or animals : agriculture
sluran insulting or disparaging remark or innuendo : aspersion
subsequentfollowing in time, order, or place
acuitykeenness of perception
toadyone who flatters in the hope of gaining favors : sycophant
nocturnalof, relating to, or occurring in the night
legatoin a manner that is smooth and connected (as between successive tones)
disavowalto deny responsibility for : repudiate
foliagea representation of leaves, flowers, and branches for architectural ornamentation
deterrentserving to discourage, prevent, or inhibit : serving to deter