GRE Word List

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circumlocutionthe use of an unnecessarily large number of words to express an idea
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
mountebanka person who sells quack medicines from a platform
refulgenta radiant or resplendent quality or state : brilliance
lexicona book containing an alphabetical arrangement of the words in a language and their definitions : dictionary
bidto offer (a price) whether for payment or acceptance
mentora friend of Odysseus entrusted with the education of Odysseus' son Telemachus
cognizancea distinguishing mark or emblem (such as a heraldic bearing)
actuarialof or relating to actuaries
thriveto grow vigorously : flourish