GRE Word List

STRATIFIED

formed, deposited, or arranged in stable layers or strata

The meaning of the word stratified is formed, deposited, or arranged in stable layers or strata.

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WordMeaning
luxuriantyielding abundantly : fertile
castrateto deprive (a male animal or person) of the testes
bombardmenta late medieval cannon used to hurl large stones
opaqueblocking the passage of radiant energy and especially light : exhibiting opacity (see opacity
solicitto make petition to : entreat
glitterto shine by reflection with many small flashes of brilliant light : sparkle
intermittentcoming and going at intervals : not continuous
deploreto feel or express grief for
scrupuloushaving moral integrity : acting in strict regard for what is considered right or proper
abstainto choose not to do or have something : to refrain deliberately and often with an effort of self-denial from an action or practice