GRE Word List
FLOURISH
to grow luxuriantly : thrive
The meaning of the word flourish is to grow luxuriantly : thrive.
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| intransigence | the quality or state of being intransigent |
| adorn | to enhance the appearance of especially with beautiful objects |
| incur | to become liable or subject to : bring down upon oneself |
| tawdry | cheap and gaudy in appearance or quality |
| aseptic | preventing infection |
| parvenu | one that has recently or suddenly risen to an unaccustomed position of wealth or power and has not yet gained the prestige, dignity, or manner associated with it |
| detain | to hold or keep in or as if in custody |
| decelerate | to reduce the speed of : slow down |