GRE Word List

AFFLUENCE

abundance of property : wealth

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

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providencedivine guidance or care
collagean artistic composition made of various materials (such as paper, cloth, or wood) glued on a surface
indicessigns; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index
proponentone who argues in favor of something : advocate
respitea period of temporary delay
finitehaving definite or definable limits
incognitowith one's identity concealed
philanthropistone who makes an active effort to promote human welfare : a person who practices philanthropy
amoralhaving or showing no concern about whether behavior is morally right or wrong
fledglinga young bird just fledged (see fledge