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
tumidmarked by swelling : swollen
quenchput out
maimto mutilate, disfigure, or wound seriously
hallowedholy
conservatorya greenhouse for growing or displaying plants
balmyhaving the qualities of balm : soothing
seminaryan environment in which something originates and from which it is propagated
plumagethe feathers of a bird
breadthdistance from side to side : width
mesmerizeto subject to mesmerism