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
psychicof or relating to the psyche : psychogenic
resurgeto undergo a resurgence
squabblea noisy altercation or quarrel usually over petty matters
languiddrooping or flagging from or as if from exhaustion : weak
bruisean injury involving rupture of small blood vessels and discoloration without a break in the overlying skin : contusion
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)
stoutstrong of character: such as
puerilejuvenile
misapprehensionto apprehend wrongly : misunderstand
inuredto accustom to accept something undesirable