GRE Word List
SEMINAL
related to seed or semen; germinal; creative; providing a basis for further development; influencing future developments; Ex. seminal research in a new field
The meaning of the word seminal is related to seed or semen; germinal; creative; providing a basis for further development; influencing future developments; Ex. seminal research in a new field.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| indulgent | humoring; yielding; lenient; showing indulgence |
| spectrum | colored band produced when a beam of light passes through a prism; broad and continuous range; Ex. whole spectrum of modern thoughts |
| hardy | (of people or animals) sturdy; robust; (of plants) able to stand inclement(stormy) weather |
| reciprocate | do or give something in return; repay in kind; give or take mutually; interchange; move backwards and forwards; Ex. reciprocate his invitation by inviting him; N. reciprocity: reciprocal relationship; mutual interchange of advantages between two groups; Ex. reciprocity in trading rights |
| tensile | capable of being stretched; of tension; Ex. tensile rubber |
| pan | criticize harshly |
| ductile | malleable; pliable; (of metals) easily pulled into shape; flexible; (of someone) easily influenced or controlled |
| indigence | poverty |
| insuperable | insurmountable; unbeatable; Ex. insuperable difficulties |
| mutilate | maim; injure lastingly; deprive of a limb or an essential part |