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
magisterialof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a master or teacher : authoritative
dirgea song or hymn of grief or lamentation
glaringhaving a fixed look of hostility, fierceness, or anger
gestateto carry in the uterus during pregnancy
debunkto expose the sham (see sham
purgeto clear of guilt
benefitsomething that produces good or helpful results or effects or that promotes well-being : advantage
indicessigns; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index
slagthe dross or scoria of a metal
aureolea radiant light around the head or body of a representation of a sacred personage