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
paroxysma fit, attack, or sudden increase or recurrence of symptoms (as of a disease) : convulsion
sinuousof a serpentine or wavy form : winding
flourishto grow luxuriantly : thrive
concentrichaving a common center
indicativeserving to indicate
fortitudestrength of mind that enables a person to encounter danger or bear pain or adversity with courage
self-righteousconvinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic
mortifyto subject to severe and vexing embarrassment : shame
emulateto strive to equal or excel
expansivehaving a capacity or a tendency to expand