GRE Word List

VEGETATE

to lead a passive existence without exertion of body or mind

The meaning of the word vegetate is to lead a passive existence without exertion of body or mind.

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WordMeaning
constraintthe act of constraining
veritablebeing in fact the thing named and not false, unreal, or imaginary
amassto collect for oneself : accumulate
apotheosisthe perfect form or example of something : quintessence
peddleto travel about with wares for sale
threatan expression of intention to inflict evil, injury, or damage
misadventuremisfortune
indicessigns; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index
ingenuea naive girl or young woman
reprehensibleworthy of or deserving reprehension : culpable