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
chaffingthe seed coverings and other debris separated from the seed in threshing grain
corrodeto eat away by degrees as if by gnawing
impassivegiving no sign of feeling or emotion : expressionless
controvertto dispute or oppose by reasoning
cavaliermarked by or given to offhand and often disdainful (see disdain
menacea show of intention to inflict harm : threat
finesserefinement or delicacy of workmanship, structure, or texture
glowerto look or stare with sullen annoyance or anger
ethosthe distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution
dissembleto hide under a false appearance