GRE Word List
FERMENTATION
chemical reaction that splits complex organic compounds; unrest; agitation
The meaning of the word fermentation is chemical reaction that splits complex organic compounds; unrest; agitation.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| missile | object to be thrown or projected |
| acclivity | sharp upslope of a hill; OP. declivity |
| feebleminded | deficient in intelligence; very stupid |
| enhance | increase; make greater (as in value, reputation, or usefulness); improve |
| profane | violate; desecrate (something holy); treat unworthily; be profane for; ADJ: secular; nonreligious; irreverent for holy things |
| enliven | make lively or spirited; animate |
| surrogate | substitute; person or thing used in place of another; Ex. surrogate mother; ADJ. |
| merit | deserve; ADJ. meritorious: deserving reward or praise |
| takeoff | burlesque; act of leaving the ground |
| miscellany | mixture of writings on various subjects; collection of various items |
