GRE vocabulary
Accretion
The process of growth or increase, typically by the gradual accumulation of additional layers or matter.
Example
"The island grew over centuries through the slow accretion of coral and sand."
Etymology
From Latin 'accretio', from 'accrescere' meaning 'to grow, increase'.
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