Burgeon
hardPositive toneBUR-jun
verb
Definition
To begin to grow or increase rapidly; flourish
Memory hook
BUR-GEON: Like a BUD bursting open in spring -- burgeoning growth everywhere.
Word roots
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Examples
“The tech industry burgeoned in the 1990s.”
“Her career burgeoned after she published her first novel.”
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Fill in the blank with the right word:
“The tech industry ______ in the 1990s.”
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burgeoned
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GRE Tip
Burgeon is a hard-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "flourish" or "thrive" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "decline".
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Deviating from what is normal or expected
aberration
A departure from what is normal, usual, or expected
abeyance
a state of temporary suspension or inactivity
abscond
To leave secretly and hide, especially to avoid arrest or prosecution
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