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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| hue_and_cry | outcry; loud cry or clamor; strong protest; Ex. hue and cry against the new rule |
| peevish | querulous in temperament or mood : fretful |
| dirge | a song or hymn of grief or lamentation |
| gossamer | a film of cobwebs floating in air in calm clear weather |
| languish | to be or become feeble, weak, or enervated |
| collaborate | to work jointly with others or together especially in an intellectual endeavor |
| array | to dress or decorate especially in splendid or impressive attire : adorn |
| gloss_over | explain away with the intention of deceiving or hiding faults |
| opalescent | reflecting an iridescent light |
| piecemeal | one piece at a time : gradually |