GRE Word List

SYLVAN

one that frequents groves or woods

The meaning of the word sylvan is one that frequents groves or woods.

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WordMeaning
cullto select from a group : choose
indigenousproduced, growing, living, or occurring natively or naturally in a particular region or environment
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vilemorally despicable or abhorrent
apiculturethe keeping of bees especially on a large scale
enterprisea project or undertaking that is especially difficult, complicated, or risky
madrigala medieval short lyrical poem in a strict poetic form
catharsispurification or purgation of the emotions (such as pity and fear) primarily through art
distendextend
distillto let fall, exude, or precipitate (see precipitate