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 |
|---|---|
| sleigh | large vehicle drawn by a horse over snow or ice |
| polity | (particular form of) political organization; form of government of nation or state; Ex. student polity |
| concession | an act of yielding; conceding; something conceded; point, right, etc. given unwillingly; privilege of maintaining a business in a certain place; Ex. oil concessions in the North sea; CF. concessionaire |
| prowess | extraordinary ability; military bravery; Ex. prowess in battle |
| scorch | sear; N. |
| irrevocable | unalterable; irreversible; impossible to revoke |
| aperture | opening; hole; adjustable opening in a camera that limits the amount of light |
| runic | mysterious; set down in an ancient alphabet; N. rune: one of the letters of an alphabet used by ancient Germanic peoples (cut on stone or wood); magic charm |
| perspicacious | (of someone) having insight; penetrating; astute |
| notoriety | disrepute; ill fame |