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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| amulet | a charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft) |
| unsightly | not pleasing to the sight : not comely |
| amorous | strongly moved by love and especially sexual love |
| pedantic | of, relating to, or being a pedant |
| aggregate | formed by the collection of units or particles into a body, mass, or amount : collective |
| demagogue | a leader who makes use of popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power |