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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slapto strike sharply with or as if with the open hand
aversehaving an active feeling of repugnance, dislike, or distaste
phoenixa legendary bird which according to one account lived 500 years, burned itself to ashes on a pyre, and rose alive from the ashes to live another period
defoliateto deprive of leaves especially prematurely
flushto fly away suddenly
insurrectionan act or instance of revolting against civil authority or an established government
backslideto lapse morally or in the practice of religion
apparitionan unusual or unexpected sight : phenomenon
orgysecret ceremonial rites held in honor of an ancient Greek or Roman deity and usually characterized by ecstatic singing and dancing
elixira substance held capable of changing base metals into gold