GRE Word List

NASCENT

coming or having recently come into existence

The meaning of the word nascent is coming or having recently come into existence.

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WordMeaning
vapidlacking flavor, zest, interest, animation, or spirit : flat
deignto condescend reluctantly and with a strong sense of the affront to one's superiority that is involved : stoop
methodicalarranged, characterized by, or performed with method or order
mollifyto soothe in temper or disposition : appease
umbragea feeling of pique or resentment at some often fancied slight or insult
titanichaving great magnitude, force, or power : colossal
hullthe outer covering of a fruit or seed
mordantbiting and caustic in thought, manner, or style : incisive
caucusa closed meeting of a group of persons belonging to the same political party or faction usually to select candidates or to decide on policy
abolishto end the observance or effect of (something, such as a law) : to completely do away with (something) : annul