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
astutehaving or showing shrewdness and an ability to notice and understand things clearly : mentally sharp or clever
circumlocutionthe use of an unnecessarily large number of words to express an idea
jauntysprightly in manner or appearance : lively
indecisiona wavering between two or more possible courses of action : irresolution
belligerentinclined to or exhibiting assertiveness, hostility, or combativeness
arbitraryexisting or coming about seemingly at random or by chance or as a capricious and unreasonable act of will
slighthaving a slim or delicate build : not stout or massive in body
withstandto stand up against : oppose with firm determination
abyssan immeasurably deep gulf or great space
distantseparated in space : away