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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wringto squeeze or twist especially so as to make dry or to extract moisture or liquid
tarantulaany of various large, typically ground-dwelling, hairy, mygalomorph spiders (family Theraphosidae) of warm regions that possess venomous fangs used to subdue and kill prey (such as insects, centipedes, frogs, and mice) caught by ambush or chase and that construct silk-lined burrows but do not build webs to trap food
debaseto lower in status, esteem, quality, or character
authenticateto prove or serve to prove to be real, true, or genuine
bowdlerizeto expurgate (something, such as a book) by omitting or modifying parts considered vulgar
unfrockdefrock
ethosthe distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution
quarantinea period of 40 days
farcestuff
airyof or relating to air : atmospheric