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 |
|---|---|
| substantial | consisting of or relating to substance |
| venue | locale |
| miasma | a vaporous exhalation formerly believed to cause disease |
| vain | having or showing undue or excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements : conceited |
| pedagogy | the art, science, or profession of teaching |
| nugatory | of little or no consequence : trifling |
| rolling | (of land) rising and falling in long gentle slopes; happening continuously by stages; Ex. rolling devolution of power to local governments |
| intrude | to thrust oneself in without invitation, permission, or welcome |
| grandiose | characterized by affectation of grandeur or splendor or by absurd exaggeration |
| deference | respect and esteem due a superior or an elder |