GRE Word List

PITH

a usually continuous central strand of spongy tissue in the stems of most vascular plants that probably functions chiefly in storage

The meaning of the word pith is a usually continuous central strand of spongy tissue in the stems of most vascular plants that probably functions chiefly in storage.

Random words

WordMeaning
snuffleto snuff or sniff usually audibly and repeatedly
vicissitudethe quality or state of being changeable : mutability
unmitigatednot lessened : unrelieved
nuancea subtle distinction or variation
gentryupper or ruling class : aristocracy
holstera leather or fabric case for carrying a firearm on the person (as on the hip or chest), on a saddle, or in a vehicle
crescendoa gradual increase
foilto prevent from attaining an end : defeat
glutinoushaving the quality of glue : gummy
homelysuggestive or characteristic of a place of residence or home