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
sacrosanctmost sacred or holy : inviolable
syllogisma deductive scheme of a formal argument consisting of a major and a minor premise and a conclusion (as in "every virtue is laudable; kindness is a virtue; therefore kindness is laudable")
perspicuousplain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation
ventriloquistone who uses or is skilled in ventriloquism
plebiscitea vote by which the people of an entire country or district express an opinion for or against a proposal especially on a choice of government or ruler
turncoatone who switches to an opposing side or party
rectifyto set right : remedy
inklinga slight knowledge or vague notion
optionalinvolving an option : not compulsory
vagaryan erratic, unpredictable, or extravagant manifestation, action, or notion