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

WordMeaning
amuleta charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft)
perspicuousplain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation
potentateruler
smughighly self-satisfied
expiateto make amends for
reprisea musical repetition:
lugubriousmournful
drabslattern
slanderto utter slander against : defame
causticcapable of destroying or eating away by chemical action : corrosive