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
circumspectcareful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent
pecuniaryconsisting of or measured in money
despiseto look down on with disrespect or aversion
hirelinga person who serves for hire especially for purely mercenary motives
collateralproperty (such as securities) pledged by a borrower to protect the interests of the lender
resolutionthe act or process of resolving: such as
diversionthe act or an instance of diverting or straying from a course, activity, or use : deviation
penancean act of self-abasement, mortification (see mortification
baffleto defeat or check (someone) by confusing or puzzling : to confuse or frustrate completely : disconcert
askancewith disapproval or distrust : scornfully