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
noxiousphysically harmful or destructive to living beings
humdrummonotonous
unmitigatednot lessened : unrelieved
ebbthe reflux of the tide toward the sea
grandiosecharacterized by affectation of grandeur or splendor or by absurd exaggeration
yokea wooden bar or frame by which two draft animals (such as oxen) are joined at the heads or necks for working together
plebiscitea vote by which the people of an entire country or district express an opinion for or against a proposal especially on a choice of government or ruler
anvila heavy usually steel-faced iron block on which metal is shaped (as by hand hammering)
unanimitythe quality or state of being unanimous
apparitionan unusual or unexpected sight : phenomenon