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 |
|---|---|
| shed | to rid oneself of temporarily or permanently as superfluous or unwanted |
| denigrate | to attack the reputation of : defame |
| desiccate | to dry up |
| mannered | having manners of a specified kind |
| hedonist | a person who is devoted to the pursuit of pleasure : someone who practices hedonism |
| astringent | causing a tightening of soft organic tissues : styptic |
| crust | the hardened exterior or surface part of bread |
| abscission | the act or process of cutting off : removal |
| bolster | a long pillow or cushion |
| exodus | the mainly narrative second book of canonical Jewish and Christian Scripture see Bible Table |