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
primogeniturethe state of being the firstborn of the children of the same parents
sovereigntysupreme power especially over a body politic
verdigrisa green or greenish-blue poisonous pigment resulting from the action of acetic acid on copper and consisting of one or more basic copper acetates
vetoan authoritative prohibition : interdiction
incoherentlacking coherence: such as
effectualproducing or able to produce a desired effect
supersedeto cause to be set aside
vouchto supply supporting evidence or testimony
ubiquitousexisting or being everywhere at the same time : constantly encountered : widespread
tribulationdistress or suffering resulting from oppression or persecution