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
favoritismthe showing of special favor : partiality
penumbraa space of partial illumination (as in an eclipse) between the perfect shadow on all sides and the full light
quizzicalcomically quaint
minatoryhaving a menacing quality
insensatelacking sense or understanding
lexicographeran author or editor of a dictionary
cursoryrapidly and often superficially performed or produced : hasty
clouta piece of cloth or leather : rag
entrancepower or permission to enter : admission
insurgenta person who revolts against civil authority or an established government