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
pejorativea word or phrase that has negative connotations (see connotation
boorpeasant
insatiableincapable of being satisfied : quenchless
subjugateto bring under control and governance as a subject : conquer
incubusan evil spirit that lies on persons in their sleep
cauterizeto sear with a cautery or caustic
pompositypompous demeanor, speech, or behavior
syllogisma deductive scheme of a formal argument consisting of a major and a minor premise and a conclusion (as in "every virtue is laudable; kindness is a virtue; therefore kindness is laudable")
aceticvinegary
uniquebeing the only one : sole