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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composta mixture that consists largely of decayed organic matter and is used for fertilizing and conditioning land
apothegma short, pithy, and instructive saying or formulation : aphorism
decantto draw off (a liquid) without disturbing the sediment or the lower liquid layers
predecessorone that precedes
acmethe highest point or stage
levythe imposition or collection of an assessment
enamoredaffected by strong feelings of love, admiration, or fascination
asepticpreventing infection
loquaciousfull of excessive talk : wordy
perspicuousplain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation