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
placateto soothe or mollify especially by concessions : appease
oafa stupid person : boob
soporificcausing or tending to cause sleep
checkto inspect, examine, or look at appraisingly or appreciatively
derivativea word formed from another word or base : a word formed by derivation
dilettantea person having a superficial interest in an art or a branch of knowledge : dabbler
museto become absorbed in thought
superciliouscoolly and patronizingly haughty
meretriciousof or relating to a prostitute : having the nature of prostitution
perpetrateto bring about or carry out (something, such as a crime or deception) : commit