GRE Word List

NOURISH

nurture

The meaning of the word nourish is nurture.

Random words

WordMeaning
foregoto go before : precede
graphitea soft black lustrous form of carbon that conducts electricity and is used in lead pencils and electrolytic anodes, as a lubricant, and as a moderator in nuclear reactors
contritefeeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc.
decantto draw off (a liquid) without disturbing the sediment or the lower liquid layers
graduatedmarked with divisions indicating degrees or units of measurement
bigotryobstinate or intolerant devotion to one's own opinions and prejudices : the state of mind of a bigot
emolumentthe returns arising from office or employment usually in the form of compensation or perquisites
inextricableforming a maze or tangle from which it is impossible to get free
protractto prolong in time or space : continue
orthodoxconforming to established doctrine especially in religion