GRE Word List
STEM
the main trunk of a plant
The meaning of the word stem is the main trunk of a plant.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| physiognomy | the art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance |
| restitution | an act of restoring or a condition of being restored: such as |
| reprieve | to delay the punishment of (someone, such as a condemned prisoner) |
| nonchalance | the quality or state of being nonchalant |
| enhance | heighten |
| toady | one who flatters in the hope of gaining favors : sycophant |
| abash | to destroy the self-possession or self-confidence of (someone) : disconcert |
| precipice | a very steep or overhanging place |
| chary | discreetly cautious: such as |
| bigotry | obstinate or intolerant devotion to one's own opinions and prejudices : the state of mind of a bigot |