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
humusa brown or black complex variable material resulting from partial decomposition of plant or animal matter and forming the organic (see organic
humidcontaining or characterized by perceptible moisture especially to the point of being oppressive
puckerto become wrinkled or constricted
recumbentsuggestive of repose : leaning
quintessencethe fifth and highest element in ancient and medieval philosophy that permeates all nature and is the substance composing the celestial bodies
criteriaa standard on which a judgment or decision may be based
dissembleto hide under a false appearance
bogwet spongy ground
rescindto take away : remove
effluviuman invisible emanation