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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hazymade dim or cloudy by or as if by fine dust, smoke, or light vapor in the air : obscured by or as if by haze (see haze
jocosegiven to joking : merry
writsomething written : writing
interto deposit (a dead body) in the earth or in a tomb
forestallto exclude, hinder, or prevent (something) by prior occupation or measures
avertto turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance
pushyaggressive often to an objectionable degree : forward
aviarya place for keeping birds confined
humanemarked by compassion, sympathy, or consideration for humans or animals
glitterto shine by reflection with many small flashes of brilliant light : sparkle