GRE Word List

AFFLUENCE

abundance of property : wealth

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

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decreean order usually having the force of law
distinctdistinguishable to the eye or mind as being discrete (see discrete
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extraneousexisting on or coming from the outside
pretexta purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs
fabricateinvent
modicuma small portion : a limited quantity
importunatetroublesomely urgent : overly persistent in request or demand
reprehensibleworthy of or deserving reprehension : culpable
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