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
unassumingnot assuming : modest
canvassto go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments
altercationa noisy, heated, angry dispute
benignof a mild type or character that does not threaten health or life
galvanicof, relating to, or producing a direct current of electricity
cosmicof or relating to the cosmos, the extraterrestrial vastness, or the universe in contrast to the earth alone
bemoanto express deep grief or distress over
polygamistmarriage in which a spouse of either sex may have more than one mate at the same time compare polyandry
obduratestubbornly persistent in wrongdoing
indenturea document or a section of a document that is indented