GRE Word List

HORTICULTURAL

the science and art of growing fruits, vegetables, flowers, or ornamental plants

The meaning of the word horticultural is the science and art of growing fruits, vegetables, flowers, or ornamental plants.

Random words

WordMeaning
manipulateto treat or operate with or as if with the hands or by mechanical means especially in a skillful manner
uncouthawkward and uncultivated in appearance, manner, or behavior : rude
elevationthe height to which something is elevated: such as
humanemarked by compassion, sympathy, or consideration for humans or animals
manifoldmarked by diversity or variety
nostruma medicine of secret composition recommended by its preparer but usually without scientific proof of its effectiveness
checkto inspect, examine, or look at appraisingly or appreciatively
salaciousarousing or appealing to sexual desire or imagination
plummetto fall perpendicularly
temperamentcharacteristic or habitual inclination or mode of emotional response