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.

Random words

WordMeaning
supernumeraryexceeding the usual, stated, or prescribed number
corpulenthaving a large bulky body : obese
carnivoroussubsisting or feeding on animal tissues
carriondead and putrefying flesh
distortto twist (see twist
glutinoushaving the quality of glue : gummy
reprisala retaliatory act
ascendancygoverning or controlling influence : domination
matriarcha woman who rules or dominates a family, group, or state
similea figure of speech comparing two unlike things that is often introduced by like or as (as in cheeks like roses) compare metaphor