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
usurpto seize and hold (office, place, functions, powers, etc.) in possession by force or without right
riddlea mystifying, misleading, or puzzling question posed as a problem to be solved or guessed : conundrum
medleya musical composition made up of a series of songs or short pieces
revoketo annul by recalling or taking back : rescind
blatantnoisy especially in a vulgar or offensive manner : clamorous
outcastone that is cast out or refused acceptance (as by society) : pariah
loathunwilling to do something contrary to one's ways of thinking : reluctant
capriciousgoverned or characterized by caprice : impulsive
ventureto proceed especially in the face of danger
blighta disease or injury of plants marked by the formation of lesions, withering, and death of parts (such as leaves and tubers)