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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seclusionthe act of secluding : the condition of being secluded
riddlea mystifying, misleading, or puzzling question posed as a problem to be solved or guessed : conundrum
maritalof or relating to marriage or the married state
seasona time characterized by a particular circumstance or feature
indentationthe blank space produced by indenting : indention
climacticof, relating to, or constituting a climax
mordantbiting and caustic in thought, manner, or style : incisive
lanknot well filled out : slender
trystan agreement (as between lovers) to meet
carpingmarked by or inclined to querulous and often perverse criticism