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
fosterhaving, relating to, or being the relationship between a foster parent and the child who the foster parent cares for
enhanceheighten
irrepressibleimpossible to repress, restrain, or control
seepto flow or pass slowly through fine pores or small openings : ooze
preyan animal taken by a predator as food
inscrutablenot readily investigated, interpreted, or understood : mysterious
idolatrythe worship of a physical object as a god
vigilantea member of a volunteer committee organized to suppress and punish crime summarily (as when the processes of law are viewed as inadequate)
stinkto emit a strong offensive odor
renovateto restore to a former better state (as by cleaning, repairing, or rebuilding)