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
impendingoccurring or likely to occur soon : upcoming
doffto remove (an article of wear) from the body
consolean architectural member projecting from a wall to form a bracket or from a keystone for ornament
charismaa personal magic of leadership arousing special popular loyalty or enthusiasm for a public figure (such as a political leader)
effaceto eliminate or make indistinct by or as if by wearing away a surface
ravinea small narrow steep-sided valley that is larger than a gully and smaller than a canyon and that is usually worn by running water
vindicateto free from allegation or blame
reaperone that reaps
monochromea painting, drawing, or photograph in a single hue
galaxymilky way galaxy