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
fundamentalserving as a basis supporting existence or determining essential structure or function : basic
noisomenoxious
aloftat or to a great height
nihilista viewpoint that traditional values and beliefs are unfounded and that existence is senseless and useless
belittleto speak slightingly of : disparage
cisternan artificial reservoir (such as an underground tank) for storing liquids and especially water (such as rainwater)
presumptuousoverstepping due bounds (as of propriety or courtesy) : taking liberties
aciduloussomewhat acid or harsh in taste or manner
depictto represent by or as if by a picture
insolencethe quality or state of being insolent