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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| paroxysm | a fit, attack, or sudden increase or recurrence of symptoms (as of a disease) : convulsion |
| sinuous | of a serpentine or wavy form : winding |
| flourish | to grow luxuriantly : thrive |
| concentric | having a common center |
| indicative | serving to indicate |
| fortitude | strength of mind that enables a person to encounter danger or bear pain or adversity with courage |
| self-righteous | convinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic |
| mortify | to subject to severe and vexing embarrassment : shame |
| emulate | to strive to equal or excel |
| expansive | having a capacity or a tendency to expand |