GRE Word List

PROLIFERATE

to grow by rapid production of new parts, cells, buds, or offspring

The meaning of the word proliferate is to grow by rapid production of new parts, cells, buds, or offspring.

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WordMeaning
fleecethe coat of wool covering a wool-bearing animal (such as a sheep)
lunarcrescent
extenuateto lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate
balmyhaving the qualities of balm : soothing
burgeonto send forth new growth (such as buds or branches) : sprout
merita praiseworthy quality : virtue
superfluousexceeding what is sufficient or necessary : extra
succumbto yield to superior strength or force or overpowering appeal or desire
nimblequick and light in motion : agile
consonantbeing in agreement or harmony : free from elements making for discord