GRE Word List

SPAWN

to deposit or fertilize spawn

The meaning of the word spawn is to deposit or fertilize spawn.

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fermentationthe enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity
didacticdesigned or intended to teach
chastento correct by punishment or suffering : discipline
acnea disorder of the skin caused by inflammation of the skin glands and hair follicles
hypocriticalcharacterized by behavior that contradicts what one claims to believe or feel : characterized by hypocrisy
quandarya state of perplexity or doubt
ferreta domesticated usually albino, brownish, or silver-gray animal (Mustela putorius furo) that is descended from the European polecat
angularforming an angle : sharp-cornered
obstinatestubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion
begetto procreate as the father : sire