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

WordMeaning
skulduggeryunderhanded or unscrupulous behavior
accretionthe process of growth or enlargement by a gradual buildup: such as
chisela metal tool with a sharpened edge at one end used to chip, carve, or cut into a solid material (such as wood, stone, or metal)
pterodactylany of various pterosaurs (suborder Pterodactyloidea) of the Late Jurassic and Cretaceous having a rudimentary tail and a beak with reduced dentition
ambidextroususing both hands with equal ease or dexterity
quashto suppress or extinguish summarily and completely
penurya cramping and oppressive lack of resources (such as money)
occidentwest
irresoluteuncertain how to act or proceed : vacillating
disheartento cause to lose hope, enthusiasm, or courage : to cause to lose spirit or morale