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
humidcontaining or characterized by perceptible moisture especially to the point of being oppressive
decantto draw off (a liquid) without disturbing the sediment or the lower liquid layers
raila bar extending from one post or support to another and serving as a guard or barrier
swarma great number of honeybees emigrating together from a hive in company with a queen to start a new colony elsewhere
palpitateto beat rapidly and strongly : throb
distinctionthe act of perceiving someone or something as being not the same and often treating as separate or different : the distinguishing of a difference
fumbleto grope for or handle something clumsily or aimlessly
perennialpresent at all seasons of the year
flushto fly away suddenly
synchronoushappening, existing, or arising at precisely the same time