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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WordMeaning
chaperona person (such as a matron) who for propriety (see propriety
brocadea rich silk fabric with raised patterns in gold and silver
grudgeto be unwilling to give or admit : give or allow reluctantly or resentfully
stealtha cautious, unobtrusive, and secretive way of moving or proceeding intended to avoid detection
acrimoniousangry and bitter : caustic, biting, or rancorous especially in feeling, language, or manner
lunaticaffected with a severely disordered state of mind : insane
gentilitythe condition of belonging to the gentry
proliferateto grow by rapid production of new parts, cells, buds, or offspring
hullthe outer covering of a fruit or seed
finishedentirely done