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
exodusthe mainly narrative second book of canonical Jewish and Christian Scripture see Bible Table
despoilto strip of belongings, possessions, or value : pillage
malaproposin an inappropriate or inopportune way
analogya comparison of two otherwise unlike things based on resemblance of a particular aspect
allegorythe expression by means of symbolic fictional figures and actions of truths or generalizations about human existence
labilereadily or continually undergoing chemical, physical, or biological change or breakdown : unstable
magnatea person of rank, power, influence, or distinction often in a specified area
prefatoryof, relating to, or constituting a preface
stenchstink
morbidof, relating to, or characteristic of disease