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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precociousexceptionally early in development or occurrence
generateto bring into existence: such as
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meticulousmarked by extreme or excessive care in the consideration or treatment of details
renowna state of being widely acclaimed and highly honored : fame
verisimilitudethe quality or state of being verisimilar
dossiera file containing detailed records on a particular person or subject
solicitousmanifesting or expressing solicitude
tantalizeto tease or torment by or as if by presenting something desirable to the view but continually keeping it out of reach
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