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
machiavellianof or relating to Machiavelli or Machiavellianism
aspireto seek to attain or accomplish a particular goal
rubrican authoritative rule
engagingtending to draw favorable attention or interest : attractive
offensivemaking attack : aggressive
trunkthe main stem of a tree apart from limbs and roots
preludean introductory performance, action, or event preceding and preparing for the principal or a more important matter
reprieveto delay the punishment of (someone, such as a condemned prisoner)
decelerateto reduce the speed of : slow down
grudgingunwilling