GRE Word List

FLORESCENCE

a state or period of flourishing

The meaning of the word florescence is a state or period of flourishing.

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WordMeaning
convergeto tend or move toward one point or one another : come together : meet
bloatedoverfilled and extended with liquid, gas, food, etc.
seasonablesuitable to the season or circumstances : timely
precipicea very steep or overhanging place
mayhemneedless or willful damage or violence
outragean act of violence or brutality
dulcetsweet to the taste
acerbitythe quality of being acerbic
epiloguea concluding section that rounds out the design of a literary work
limboan abode of souls that are according to Roman Catholic theology barred from heaven because of not having received Christian baptism