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
scruplea unit of capacity equal to ¹/₂₄ Apothecaries' ounce see Weights and Measures Table
checkto inspect, examine, or look at appraisingly or appreciatively
credentialwarranting credit or confidence
fulcrumprop
eminentexhibiting eminence especially in standing above others in some quality or position : prominent
festiveof, relating to, or suitable for a feast or festival
pushyaggressive often to an objectionable degree : forward
primogeniturethe state of being the firstborn of the children of the same parents
congealto change from a fluid to a solid state by or as if by cold
constitutionthe basic principles and laws of a nation, state, or social group that determine the powers and duties of the government and guarantee certain rights to the people in it