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
filchto steal secretly or casually
gloss_overexplain away with the intention of deceiving or hiding faults
chorethe regular or daily light work of a household or farm
drudgerydull, irksome, and fatiguing work : uninspiring or menial labor
deludeto mislead the mind or judgment of : deceive
salutaryproducing a beneficial effect : remedial
anchora device usually of metal attached to a ship or boat by a cable and cast overboard to hold it in a particular place by means of a fluke that digs into the bottom
arrogancean attitude of superiority manifested in an overbearing manner or in presumptuous claims or assumptions
relinquishto withdraw or retreat from : leave behind
divineof, relating to, or proceeding directly from God (see god