GRE Word List

SEMINARY

an environment in which something originates and from which it is propagated

The meaning of the word seminary is an environment in which something originates and from which it is propagated.

Random words

WordMeaning
nourishnurture
dozeto sleep lightly
plummetto fall perpendicularly
shoddya reclaimed wool from materials that are not felted that is of better quality and longer staple than mungo
autonomoushaving the right or power of self-government
suffocateto stop the respiration of (as by strangling or asphyxiation)
abrasivecausing damage, wear, or removal of surface material by grinding or rubbing : tending to abrade
reputedhaving a good repute : reputable
knavea tricky deceitful fellow
temporizeto act to suit the time or occasion : yield to current or dominant opinion