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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veritablebeing in fact the thing named and not false, unreal, or imaginary
intimidateto make timid or fearful : frighten
odiumthe state or fact of being subjected to hatred and contempt as a result of a despicable act or blameworthy circumstance
precipitantprecipitate
carnivoroussubsisting or feeding on animal tissues
ravinea small narrow steep-sided valley that is larger than a gully and smaller than a canyon and that is usually worn by running water
quislingtraitor
macerateto cause to waste away by or as if by excessive fasting
subdueto conquer and bring into subjection : vanquish
rambleto move aimlessly from place to place