GRE Word List
STAGNANT
not flowing in a current or stream
The meaning of the word stagnant is not flowing in a current or stream.
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| demotic | of, relating to, or written in a simplified form of the ancient Egyptian hieratic writing |
| bilk | to block the free development of : frustrate |
| intrigue | the practice of engaging in secret schemes |
| mammoth | any of a genus (Mammuthus) of extinct Pleistocene mammals of the elephant family distinguished from recent elephants by highly ridged molars, usually large size, very long tusks that curve upward, and well-developed body hair |
| demeanor | behavior toward others : outward manner |
| palm | any of a family (Palmae synonym Arecaceae) of mostly tropical or subtropical monocotyledonous trees, shrubs, or vines with usually a simple stem and a terminal crown of large pinnate or fan-shaped leaves |
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| notoriety | the quality or state of being notorious |
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| ration | a food allowance for one day |