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
facadethe front of a building
incontrovertiblenot open to question : indisputable
discriminateto mark or perceive the distinguishing or peculiar features of
luridcausing horror or revulsion : gruesome
parleyto speak with another : confer
controvertto dispute or oppose by reasoning
memoiran official note or report : memorandum
entomologya branch of zoology that deals with insects
trilogya series of three dramas or literary works or sometimes three musical compositions that are closely related and develop a single theme
viscidhaving an adhesive quality : sticky