GRE Word List

NUTRITION

the act or process of nourishing or being nourished

The meaning of the word nutrition is the act or process of nourishing or being nourished.

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WordMeaning
swerveto turn aside abruptly from a straight line or course : deviate
bara straight piece (as of wood or metal) that is longer than it is wide and has any of various uses (as for a lever, support, barrier, or fastening)
feuda mutual enmity or quarrel that is often prolonged or inveterate (see inveterate
marshala high official in the household of a medieval king, prince, or noble originally having charge of the cavalry but later usually in command of the military forces
tempothe rate of speed of a musical piece or passage indicated by one of a series of directions (such as largo, presto, or allegro) and often by an exact metronome marking
brackishsomewhat salty
gullibleeasily duped or cheated
immaculatespotlessly clean
fineryornament
veneera thin sheet of a material: such as