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
palmany of a family (Palmae synonym Arecaceae) of mostly tropical or subtropical monocotyledonous trees, shrubs, or vines with usually a simple stem and a terminal crown of large pinnate or fan-shaped leaves
quandarya state of perplexity or doubt
pliablesupple enough to bend freely or repeatedly without breaking
tempestuousof, relating to, or resembling a tempest : turbulent
uncannyseeming to have a supernatural character or origin : eerie
fronda large leaf (especially of a palm or fern) usually with many divisions
convivialrelating to, occupied with, or fond of feasting, drinking, and good company
resolveto deal with successfully : clear up
intractablenot easily governed, managed, or directed
sequesterto set apart : segregate