GRE Word List

FLORESCENCE

a state or period of flourishing

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

Random words

WordMeaning
killjoyone who spoils the pleasure of others
unobtrusivenot obtrusive : not blatant, arresting, or aggressive : inconspicuous
direexciting horror
penancean act of self-abasement, mortification (see mortification
compoundsomething formed by a union of elements or parts
verdantgreen in tint or color
arrhythmiclacking rhythm or regularity
encompassinclude
maladroitlacking adroitness : inept
pittancea small portion, amount, or allowance