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 |
|---|---|
| monolithic | of, relating to, or resembling a monolith : huge |
| dissent | to withhold assent or approval |
| horoscope | a diagram of the relative positions of planets and signs of the zodiac at a specific time (as at one's birth) for use by astrologers in inferring individual character and personality traits and in foretelling events of a person's life |
| melancholy | depression of spirits : dejection |
| nominal | of, relating to, or being a noun or a word or expression taking a noun construction |
| gamely | a physical or mental competition conducted according to rules with the participants in direct opposition to each other |
| gruesome | inspiring horror or repulsion : grisly |
| fervent | very hot : glowing |
| allegory | the expression by means of symbolic fictional figures and actions of truths or generalizations about human existence |
| humane | marked by compassion, sympathy, or consideration for humans or animals |