GRE Word List

TRANSPIRE

to take place : go on

The meaning of the word transpire is to take place : go on.

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WordMeaning
catalysta substance that enables a chemical reaction to proceed at a usually faster rate or under different conditions (as at a lower temperature) than otherwise possible
blareto sound loud and strident
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fetefestival
derivationthe formation of a word from another word or base (as by the addition of a usually noninflectional affix)
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funerealof or relating to a funeral
chroniclea historical account of events arranged in order of time usually without analysis or interpretation
minusculevery small