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
aphasialoss or impairment of the power to use or comprehend words usually resulting from brain damage (as from a stroke, head injury, or infection)
monochromatichaving or consisting of one color or hue
stinta period of time spent at a particular activity
raconteura person who excels in telling anecdotes
liabilitythe quality or state of being liable
gangrenelocal death of soft tissues due to loss of blood supply
compulsionan act of compelling
dispelto drive away or cause to vanish by or as if by scattering : dissipate
stumpthe basal portion of a bodily part remaining after the rest is removed
amokan episode of sudden mass assault against people or objects usually by a single individual following a period of brooding that has traditionally been regarded as occurring especially in Malaysian culture but is now increasingly viewed as psychopathological behavior occurring worldwide in numerous countries and cultures