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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| obsolete | no longer in use or no longer useful |
| temerity | unreasonable or foolhardy contempt of danger or opposition : rashness |
| posterity | the offspring of one progenitor to the furthest generation |
| abeyance | a state of temporary inactivity : suspension |
| precarious | dependent on chance circumstances, unknown conditions, or uncertain developments |
| genesis | the origin or coming into being of something |
| fathom | a unit of length equal to six feet (1.83 meters) used especially for measuring the depth of water |
| detrimental | obviously harmful : damaging |
| intractable | not easily governed, managed, or directed |
| unique | being the only one : sole |