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
thrashto beat soundly with or as if with a stick or whip : flog
agnostica person who holds the view that any ultimate reality (such as God) is unknown and probably unknowable
humdrummonotonous
murmura half-suppressed or muttered complaint : grumbling
browbeatto intimidate or disconcert by a stern manner or arrogant speech : bully
conveyancethe action of conveying
putrefyto make putrid
avantgardegroup of artists whose work is based on the newest ideas and methods; CF. vanguard
assuageto lessen the intensity of (something that pains or distresses) : ease
endearto cause to become beloved or admired