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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parallelismthe quality or state of being parallel
patinaa usually green film formed naturally on copper and bronze by long exposure or artificially (as by acids) and often valued aesthetically for its color
ludicrousamusing or laughable through obvious absurdity, incongruity, exaggeration, or eccentricity
miteany of numerous small acarid arachnids that often infest animals, plants, and stored foods and include important disease vectors
recastto cast again
havocwide and general destruction : devastation
clouta piece of cloth or leather : rag
seasonablesuitable to the season or circumstances : timely
brandishto shake or wave (something, such as a weapon) menacingly
soliloquythe act of talking to oneself