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
vividvery strong : very high in chroma
imminentready to take place : happening soon
parvenuone that has recently or suddenly risen to an unaccustomed position of wealth or power and has not yet gained the prestige, dignity, or manner associated with it
oligarchygovernment by the few
opalescentreflecting an iridescent light
superimposeto place or lay over or above something
deposeto remove from a throne or other high position
vitreousresembling glass (as in color, composition, brittleness, or luster) : glassy
prevalentgenerally or widely accepted, practiced, or favored : widespread
evinceto constitute outward evidence of