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
febrilemarked or caused by fever : feverish
gildto overlay with or as if with a thin covering of gold
defunctno longer living, existing, or functioning
menageriea place where animals are kept and trained especially for exhibition
chastento correct by punishment or suffering : discipline
self-righteousconvinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic
sporadicoccurring occasionally, singly, or in irregular or random instances
predetermineforeordain
frittera small mass of fried or sautéed batter often containing fruit or meat
transitiona change or shift from one state, subject, place, etc. to another