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
tauntto reproach or challenge in a mocking or insulting manner : jeer at
remittancea sum of money remitted
bohemiana native or inhabitant of Bohemia
aspirantone who aspires
gesticulationthe act of making gestures
reverentexpressing or characterized by reverence : worshipful
bigotryobstinate or intolerant devotion to one's own opinions and prejudices : the state of mind of a bigot
benedictionthe invocation (see invocation
ravinea small narrow steep-sided valley that is larger than a gully and smaller than a canyon and that is usually worn by running water
odiousarousing or deserving hatred or repugnance : hateful