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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siltloose sedimentary material with rock particles usually ¹/₂₀ millimeter or less in diameter
refuseto express oneself as unwilling to accept
riddlea mystifying, misleading, or puzzling question posed as a problem to be solved or guessed : conundrum
ostentatiousattracting or seeking to attract attention, admiration, or envy often by gaudiness or obviousness : overly elaborate or conspicuous : characterized by, fond of, or evincing ostentation
beelinea straight direct course
homespunspun or made at home
putrescentundergoing putrefaction : becoming putrid
putativecommonly accepted or supposed
potpourria mixture of flowers, herbs, and spices that is usually kept in a jar and used for scent
agilitythe quality or state of being agile : nimbleness