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
promontorya high point of land or rock projecting into a body of water
assentto agree to or approve of something (such as an idea or suggestion) especially after thoughtful consideration : concur
obduratestubbornly persistent in wrongdoing
dignitaryone who possesses exalted rank or holds a position of dignity or honor
excisean internal tax levied on the manufacture, sale, or consumption of a commodity
decryto depreciate (something, such as a coin) officially or publicly
obviateto anticipate and prevent (something, such as a situation) or make (an action) unnecessary
efficacythe power to produce an effect
travailwork especially of a painful or laborious nature : toil
blowhardan arrogantly and pompously boastful or opinionated person : braggart