GRE Word List

PASSE

past one's prime

The meaning of the word passe is past one's prime.

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WordMeaning
fermentationthe enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity
accommodateto provide with something desired, needed, or suited
venalcapable of being bought or obtained for money or other valuable consideration : purchasable
practicalof, relating to, or manifested in practice or action : not theoretical or ideal
inconsequentialof no significance : unimportant
credulityreadiness or willingness to believe especially on slight or uncertain evidence
analogya comparison of two otherwise unlike things based on resemblance of a particular aspect
resumptionan act or instance of resuming : recommencement
brookcreek
arcaneknown or knowable only to a few people : secret