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
adjurationa solemn oath
bifurcateddivided into two branches or parts
extirpateto destroy completely : wipe out
gloss_overexplain away with the intention of deceiving or hiding faults
stanzaa division of a poem consisting of a series of lines arranged together in a usually recurring pattern of meter and rhyme : strophe
ellipsisthe omission of one or more words that are obviously understood but that must be supplied to make a construction grammatically complete
oblivionthe fact or condition of not remembering : a state marked by lack of awareness or consciousness
suppliantsupplicant
dupeone that is easily deceived or cheated : fool
vendettablood feud