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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onerousinvolving, imposing, or constituting a burden : troublesome
tatterto make ragged
expertisethe skill of an expert
saccharineof, relating to, or resembling that of sugar
hilarityboisterous merriment or laughter
prologuethe preface or introduction to a literary work
rancidhaving an unpleasant smell or taste usually from chemical change or decomposition
rolling(of land) rising and falling in long gentle slopes; happening continuously by stages; Ex. rolling devolution of power to local governments
incurto become liable or subject to : bring down upon oneself
factotuma person having many diverse activities or responsibilities