GRE Word List

PLUMBER

a dealer or worker in lead

The meaning of the word plumber is a dealer or worker in lead.

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broachbrooch
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
pristinebelonging to the earliest period or state : original
infiltrateto enter or become established in gradually or unobtrusively usually for subversive purposes
cisternan artificial reservoir (such as an underground tank) for storing liquids and especially water (such as rainwater)
elicitto call forth or draw out (something, such as information or a response)
grandiosecharacterized by affectation of grandeur or splendor or by absurd exaggeration
dowdynot neat or becoming in appearance : shabby
rationalhaving reason or understanding
stupora condition of greatly dulled or completely suspended sense or sensibility