GRE Word List
HORTICULTURAL
pertaining to cultivation of gardens; N. horticulture: science or art of cultivating fruits, vegetables, or ornamental plants; CF. agriculture: science or art of farming or growing crops
The meaning of the word horticultural is pertaining to cultivation of gardens; N. horticulture: science or art of cultivating fruits, vegetables, or ornamental plants; CF. agriculture: science or art of farming or growing crops.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| patois | local or provincial dialect |
| tenure | holding of an office or real estate; time during which such an office is held |
| dupe | someone easily fooled or deceived; V: deceive |
| base | contemptible; morally bad; inferior in value or quality; Ex. base motives/conduct; Ex. base metal such as iron |
| inarticulate | speechless; producing indistinct speech; not articulate; not expressing oneself clearly |
| pillory | punish by placing in a wooden frame or pillory; subject or expose to criticism and ridicule; N. |
| headfirst | moving with the head leading; headlong |
| curator | superintendent; manager (in charge of a museum or a library) |
| preempt | prevent in advance; head off(forestall); forestall by acting first; appropriate for oneself before others; supplant; take the place of; displace; Ex. preempt any attempts; ADJ. preemptive |
| culvert | artificial channel for water; drain crossing under a road |
