GRE Word List

KERNEL

the inner softer part of a seed, fruit stone, or nut

The meaning of the word kernel is the inner softer part of a seed, fruit stone, or nut.

Random words

WordMeaning
perceptiveresponsive to sensory stimuli : discerning
benefitsomething that produces good or helpful results or effects or that promotes well-being : advantage
exhumedisinter
execrabledeserving to be execrated : detestable
finickyextremely or excessively particular, exacting, or meticulous in taste or standards
flourishto grow luxuriantly : thrive
retardto delay or impede the development or progress of : to slow up especially by preventing or hindering advance or accomplishment
implacablenot placable : not capable of being appeased, significantly changed, or mitigated
gustythe sensation of taste
rebuffto reject or criticize sharply : snub