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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| slack | not using due diligence, care, or dispatch : negligent |
| orifice | an opening (such as a vent, mouth, or hole) through which something may pass |
| boost | to push or shove up from below |
| mores | the fixed morally binding customs of a particular group |
| grandiose | characterized by affectation of grandeur or splendor or by absurd exaggeration |
| placate | to soothe or mollify especially by concessions : appease |
| invective | insulting or abusive language : vituperation |
| prepossessing | creating prejudice |
| baroque | of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension |
| lunar | crescent |