GRE Word List
THRIVE
to grow vigorously : flourish
The meaning of the word thrive is to grow vigorously : flourish.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| favoritism | the showing of special favor : partiality |
| deciduous | falling off or shed seasonally or at a certain stage of development in the life cycle |
| pedagogy | the art, science, or profession of teaching |
| invert | to reverse in position, order, or relationship |
| detonation | the action or process of detonating |
| retinue | a group of retainers or attendants |
| homeostasis | a relatively stable state of equilibrium or a tendency toward such a state between the different but interdependent elements or groups of elements of an organism, population, or group |
| facet | any of the definable aspects that make up a subject (as of contemplation) or an object (as of consideration) |
| browbeat | to intimidate or disconcert by a stern manner or arrogant speech : bully |
| totem | an object (such as an animal or plant) serving as the emblem of a family or clan and often as a reminder of its ancestry |