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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epitomea typical or ideal example : embodiment
salientmoving by leaps or springs : jumping
florescencea state or period of flourishing
amnestythe act of an authority (such as a government) by which pardon is granted to a large group of individuals
coaxto influence or gently urge by caressing or flattering : wheedle
defectan imperfection or abnormality that impairs quality, function, or utility : shortcoming
subversivethe act of subverting : the state of being subverted
colossusa statue of gigantic size and proportions
loutto bow in respect
inordinateexceeding reasonable limits : immoderate