GRE Word List

COROLLARY

a proposition (see proposition

The meaning of the word corollary is a proposition (see proposition.

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fermentationthe enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity
retiringreserved
bulwarka solid wall-like structure raised for defense : rampart
gentryupper or ruling class : aristocracy
intimidateto make timid or fearful : frighten
lagone that lags or is last
ulteriorgoing beyond what is openly said or shown and especially what is proper
wallowto roll oneself about in a lazy, relaxed, or ungainly manner
conduita natural or artificial channel through which something (such as a fluid) is conveyed
slapto strike sharply with or as if with the open hand