GRE Word List

FLORA

a treatise on or list of the plants of an area or period

The meaning of the word flora is a treatise on or list of the plants of an area or period.

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WordMeaning
elaborateplanned or carried out with great care
bearingthe manner in which one behaves or comports oneself : the manner in which one bears (see bear
introverta person whose personality is characterized by introversion : a typically reserved or quiet person who tends to be introspective and enjoys spending time alone
alienateto cause to be estranged : to make unfriendly, hostile, or indifferent especially where attachment formerly existed
apiculturethe keeping of bees especially on a large scale
spatulaa flat thin implement used especially for spreading or mixing soft substances, scooping, or lifting
compellingthat compels: such as
quaffto drink (a usually alcoholic beverage) heartily or copiously
incursiona hostile entrance into a territory : raid
defiancethe act or an instance of defying : challenge