GRE Word List
RAMIFICATION
branch
The meaning of the word ramification is branch.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| obsolete | no longer in use or no longer useful |
| subversive | the act of subverting : the state of being subverted |
| misdemeanor | a crime less serious than a felony (see felony |
| anarchist | a person who rebels against any authority, established order, or ruling power |
| arroyo | a watercourse (such as a creek) in an arid region |
| crave | to ask for earnestly : beg |
| notch | a V-shaped indentation |
| pachyderm | any of various nonruminant mammals (such as an elephant, a rhinoceros, or a hippopotamus) of a former group (Pachydermata) that have hooves or nails resembling hooves and usually thick skin |
| defer | put off |
| collateral | property (such as securities) pledged by a borrower to protect the interests of the lender |