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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quislingtraitor
inroadan advance or penetration often at the expense of someone or something
pinchto squeeze between the finger and thumb or between the jaws of an instrument
computeto determine especially by mathematical means
docileeasily taught
demeanto lower in character, status, or reputation
grievancea cause of distress (such as an unsatisfactory working condition) felt to afford reason for complaint or resistance
glaringhaving a fixed look of hostility, fierceness, or anger
residuesomething that remains after a part is taken, separated, or designated or after the completion of a process : remnant
panachean ornamental tuft (as of feathers) especially on a helmet