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 |
|---|---|
| ragamuffin | a ragged often disreputable person |
| peremptory | putting an end to or precluding a right of action, debate, or delay |
| carping | marked by or inclined to querulous and often perverse criticism |
| crestfallen | having a drooping crest or hanging head |
| bevy | a large group or collection |
| dank | unpleasantly moist or wet |
| respite | a period of temporary delay |
| reminiscent | of the character of or relating to reminiscence |
| seasonal | of, relating to, or varying in occurrence according to the season |
| viper | a common Eurasian venomous snake (Vipera berus) that attains a length of about two feet (0.6 meter), varies in color from red, brown, or gray with dark markings to black, and is usually not fatal to humans |