GRE Word List
GESTATE
evolve as in prenatal growth; N. gestation: period of development from conception until birth
The meaning of the word gestate is evolve as in prenatal growth; N. gestation: period of development from conception until birth.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| dishearten | discourage |
| deb\^acle | sudden disastrous downfall or defeat; complete disaster |
| transient | staying for a short time; momentary; temporary; N: one that is transient |
| bacchanalia | the ancient Roman festival in honor of Bacchus |
| nether | lower; Ex. nether garments/regions |
| nurse | suckle; take care of (as a nurse); bear in mind; Ex. nursing mother; Ex. nurse a hope/grudge against someone |
| glossary | brief explanation of words used in the text |
| gorge | stuff oneself (with food); glut; CF. gorgeous: dazzlingly beautiful |
| indissoluble | permanent; impossible to dissolve or disintegrate |
| dilapidated | falling to pieces; in a bad condition; ruined because of neglect; Ex. dilapidated old car/castle; N. dilapidation |
