Stem
mediumstem
verb
Definition
(verb) To stop or restrict; to originate from
Examples
“Measures were taken to stem the tide of refugees.”
“The problems stem from poor planning.”
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GRE Tip
Stem is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "curb" or "check" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "encourage".
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