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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arduoushard to accomplish or achieve : difficult
spliceto unite (two ropes or two parts of a rope) by interweaving the strands
perspicuityplain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation
osseousbony
penumbraa space of partial illumination (as in an eclipse) between the perfect shadow on all sides and the full light
aristocracygovernment by the best individuals or by a small privileged class
leave-takingdeparture
ribaldmarked by coarseness or lewdness : crude
dispiritedto deprive of morale or enthusiasm
accelerateto move faster : to gain speed