GRE Word List
SPROUT
to grow, spring up, or come forth as or as if a sprout
The meaning of the word sprout is to grow, spring up, or come forth as or as if a sprout.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| knit | to form by interlacing yarn or thread in a series of connected loops with needles |
| dismiss | to permit or cause to leave |
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| transcribe | to make a written copy of |
| preamble | an introductory statement |
| quell | to thoroughly overwhelm and reduce to submission or passivity |