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.

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vigilantea member of a volunteer committee organized to suppress and punish crime summarily (as when the processes of law are viewed as inadequate)
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agogfull of intense interest or excitement : eager
pathetichaving a capacity to move one to either compassionate or contemptuous pity
leavena substance (such as yeast) used to produce fermentation in dough or a liquid
earnto receive as return for effort and especially for work done or services rendered
imbecilitythe quality or state of being very stupid or foolish : utter foolishness
slickhaving a smooth surface : slippery
redressto set right : remedy