GRE Word List
STRATUM
a bed or layer artificially made
The meaning of the word stratum is a bed or layer artificially made.
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| baroque | of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension |
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| sluggish | averse to activity or exertion : indolent |
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| consecrate | dedicated to a sacred purpose |
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| imperious | marked by arrogant assurance : domineering |
| unison | identity in musical pitch |
| mollify | to soothe in temper or disposition : appease |
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