GRE Word List
AFFLUENCE
abundance of property : wealth
The meaning of the word affluence is abundance of property : wealth.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| guileless | innocent |
| distort | to twist (see twist |
| obstinate | stubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion |
| avenge | to take vengeance for or on behalf of |
| scoff | an expression of scorn, derision, or contempt : gibe |
| continence | the ability to retain a bodily discharge voluntarily |
| contempt | the act of despising : the state of mind of one who despises : disdain |
| stipulate | to make an agreement or covenant to do or forbear something : contract |
| dishearten | to cause to lose hope, enthusiasm, or courage : to cause to lose spirit or morale |
| finish | to come to an end : terminate |