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
piscatorialpiscatory
blunthaving an edge or point that is not sharp
disconsolatecheerless
spoonerisma transposition of usually initial sounds of two or more words (as in tons of soil for sons of toil)
fractioustending to be troublesome : unruly
tensioninner striving, unrest, or imbalance often with physiological indication of emotion
desertsarid land with usually sparse vegetation
presentimenta feeling that something will or is about to happen : premonition
desperadoa bold or violent criminal
earmarka mark of identification on the ear of an animal