GRE Word List
TRUNK
the main stem of a tree apart from limbs and roots
The meaning of the word trunk is the main stem of a tree apart from limbs and roots.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| repress | to check by or as if by pressure : curb |
| compulsive | having power to compel |
| sage | one (such as a profound philosopher) distinguished for wisdom |
| politic | political |
| fermentation | the enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity |
| spangle | a small plate of shining metal or plastic used for ornamentation especially on clothing |
| cogent | appealing forcibly to the mind or reason : convincing |
| entrepreneur | one who organizes, manages, and assumes the risks of a business or enterprise |
| minutiae | a minute or minor detail |
| drip | to let fall in drops |