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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effectiveproducing a decided, decisive, or desired effect
drossthe scum or unwanted material that forms on the surface of molten metal
irasciblemarked by hot temper and easily provoked anger
ratifyto approve and sanction formally : confirm
artifactsa usually simple object (such as a tool or ornament) showing human workmanship or modification as distinguished from a natural object
sluggarda habitually lazy person
submergeto put under water
promiscuoushaving or involving many sexual partners : not restricted to one sexual partner or few sexual partners
equivocateto use equivocal language especially with intent to deceive
salvagecompensation paid for saving a ship or its cargo from the perils of the sea or for the lives and property rescued in a wreck