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
adventitiouscoming from another source and not inherent or innate
rationalizeto bring into accord with reason or cause something to seem reasonable: such as
tempothe rate of speed of a musical piece or passage indicated by one of a series of directions (such as largo, presto, or allegro) and often by an exact metronome marking
banteringto speak to or address in a witty and teasing manner
suppressto put down by authority or force : subdue
acclimateto adapt (someone) to a new temperature, altitude, climate, environment, or situation
limpidmarked by transparency (see transparent
seinea large net with sinkers on one edge and floats on the other that hangs vertically in the water and is used to enclose and catch fish when its ends are pulled together or are drawn ashore
fleeta number of warships under a single command
nubileof marriageable condition or age