GRE Word List

STEM

the main trunk of a plant

The meaning of the word stem is the main trunk of a plant.

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WordMeaning
spliceto unite (two ropes or two parts of a rope) by interweaving the strands
scalean instrument or machine for weighing
visionthe act or power of seeing : sight
manifestreadily perceived by the senses and especially by the sense of sight
eddya current of water or air running contrary to the main current
moltto shed hair, feathers, shell, horns, or an outer layer periodically
vagrantone who has no established residence and wanders idly from place to place without lawful or visible means of support
desiccateto dry up
militantengaged in warfare or combat : fighting
olfactoryof or relating to the sense of smell