GRE Word List

AFFLUENCE

abundance of property : wealth

The meaning of the word affluence is abundance of property : wealth.

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WordMeaning
sentimentalmarked or governed by feeling, sensibility, or emotional idealism
preponderancea superiority in weight, power, importance, or strength
dilapidateddecayed, deteriorated, or fallen into partial ruin especially through neglect or misuse
laconicusing or involving the use of a minimum of words : concise to the point of seeming rude or mysterious
bombastpretentious inflated speech or writing
rankleto cause anger, irritation, or deep bitterness
askancewith disapproval or distrust : scornfully
well-bredhaving or displaying the politeness and good manners associated especially with people of high social class
incendiaryigniting combustible materials spontaneously
punitiveinflicting, involving, or aiming at punishment