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GRE Word List # GRE/M53

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Explanation of calling (noun)
the particular occupation for which you are trained; vocation



   
Explanation of arboretum (noun)
forms: arboretums, arboreta
a facility where trees and shrubs are cultivated for exhibition



   
Explanation of embryonic (adjective)
in an early stage of development



   
Explanation of glimmer (verb)
forms: glimmered; glimmered; glimmering
shine brightly, like a star or a light



   
Explanation of astronomical (adjective)
inconceivably large; galactic



   
Explanation of centigrade (adjective)
of or relating to a temperature scale on which the freezing point of water is 0 degrees and the boiling point of water is 100 degrees



   
Explanation of quail (verb)
forms: quailed; quailed; quailing
draw back, as with fear or pain; funk; cringe; shrink; wince; recoil



   
Explanation of resuscitate (verb)
forms: resuscitated; resuscitated; resuscitating
return to consciousness



   
Explanation of jeer (noun)
showing your contempt by derision; mockery; scoff; scoffing



   
Explanation of pillory (verb)
forms: pilloried; pilloried; pillorying
criticize harshly or violently; crucify



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