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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institutesomething that is instituted: such as
debunkto expose the sham (see sham
parasitean organism living in, on, or with another organism in order to obtain nutrients, grow, or multiply often in a state that directly or indirectly harms the host (see host
gaita manner of walking or moving on foot
headfirstwith the head foremost
contrivancea thing contrived
gradationa series forming successive stages
gloatto observe or think about something with triumphant and often malicious satisfaction, gratification, or delight
desiccateto dry up
aegisa shield or breastplate emblematic of majesty that was associated with Zeus and Athena