GRE Word List

FLOURISH

to grow luxuriantly : thrive

The meaning of the word flourish is to grow luxuriantly : thrive.

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WordMeaning
amnesialoss of memory due usually to brain injury, shock, fatigue, repression, or illness
besmirchto cause harm or damage to the purity, luster, or beauty of (something) : sully
unravelto disengage or separate the threads of : disentangle
intersticea space that intervenes between things
browbeatto intimidate or disconcert by a stern manner or arrogant speech : bully
pinionthe terminal section of a bird's wing including the carpus, metacarpus, and phalanges
finitehaving definite or definable limits
embroilto throw into disorder or confusion
unobtrusivenot obtrusive : not blatant, arresting, or aggressive : inconspicuous
cessationa temporary or final ceasing (as of action) : stop