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.

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WordMeaning
cresta showy tuft or process on the head of an animal and especially a bird see bird illustration
amplegenerous or more than adequate in size, scope, or capacity
velocityquickness of motion : speed
matineea musical or dramatic performance or social or public event held in the daytime and especially the afternoon
engagingtending to draw favorable attention or interest : attractive
mata piece of coarse, woven, plaited, or felted fabric used especially as a floor covering or a support
devoidbeing without a usual, typical, or expected attribute or accompaniment
whiffa quick puff or slight gust especially of air, odor, gas, smoke, or spray
escapadea usually adventurous action that runs counter to approved or conventional conduct
emetican agent that induces vomiting