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
engrossto copy or write in a large hand
recumbentsuggestive of repose : leaning
lotan object used as a counter in determining a question by chance see also throw in one's lot with
minutethe 60th part of an hour of time : 60 seconds
insurgenta person who revolts against civil authority or an established government
inherentinvolved in the constitution or essential character of something : belonging by nature or habit : intrinsic
erodeto diminish or destroy by degrees:
latentpresent and capable of emerging or developing but not now visible, obvious, active, or symptomatic
putrefyto make putrid
figurinea small carved or molded figure : statuette