GRE Word List

ALLUVIAL

relating to, composed of, or found in alluvium

The meaning of the word alluvial is relating to, composed of, or found in alluvium.

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averto declare positively
venalcapable of being bought or obtained for money or other valuable consideration : purchasable
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fugitiverunning away or intending flight
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prevaricateto deviate from the truth : equivocate
warrantsanction
expletivea syllable, word, or phrase inserted to fill a vacancy (as in a sentence or a metrical line) without adding to the sense
tempestuousof, relating to, or resembling a tempest : turbulent