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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cardiologistthe study of the heart and its action and diseases
intimidateto make timid or fearful : frighten
futileserving no useful purpose : completely ineffective
capaciouscontaining or capable of containing a great deal
dyslexiaa variable often familial learning disability involving difficulties in acquiring and processing language that is typically manifested by a lack of proficiency in reading, spelling, and writing
coniferany of an order (Coniferales) of mostly evergreen trees and shrubs having usually needle-shaped or scalelike leaves and including forms (such as pines) with true cones and others (such as yews) with an arillate fruit
seetheto suffer violent internal excitement
statutoryof or relating to statutes
obstetriciana physician specializing in obstetrics
fortitudestrength of mind that enables a person to encounter danger or bear pain or adversity with courage