GRE Word List

AFFLUENCE

abundance of property : wealth

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

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WordMeaning
waifa stray person or animal
paucitysmallness of number : fewness
terseusing few words : devoid of superfluity
litotesunderstatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy")
parodya literary or musical work in which the style of an author or work is closely imitated for comic effect or in ridicule
mincingaffectedly dainty or delicate
gauchelacking social experience or grace
shuntto turn off to one side : shift
baubletrinket
humdrummonotonous