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
complementaryserving to fill out or complete
carata unit of fineness for gold equal to ¹/₂₄ part of pure gold in an alloy
inconsequentialof no significance : unimportant
hilarityboisterous merriment or laughter
tinta usually slight or pale coloration : hue
assiduousshowing great care, attention, and effort : marked by careful unremitting attention or persistent application
peonany of various workers in India, Sri Lanka, or Malaysia: such as
palatethe roof of the mouth separating the mouth from the nasal cavity see hard palate
credulityreadiness or willingness to believe especially on slight or uncertain evidence
parsimonythe quality of being careful with money or resources : thrift