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
cogentappealing forcibly to the mind or reason : convincing
specka small discoloration or spot especially from stain or decay
matriarcha woman who rules or dominates a family, group, or state
ravelto become unwoven, untwisted, or unwound : fray
voodooa religion that is derived from African polytheism and ancestor worship and is practiced chiefly in Haiti
rallyto muster for a common purpose
purportto have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming (something implied or inferred)
malignanttending to produce death or deterioration
conjectureinference formed without proof or sufficient evidence
hostilitydeep-seated usually mutual ill will