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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| rescind | to take away : remove |
| mitigate | to cause to become less harsh or hostile : mollify |
| carnage | the flesh of slain animals or humans |
| imminent | ready to take place : happening soon |
| perpetrate | to bring about or carry out (something, such as a crime or deception) : commit |
| slipshod | wearing loose shoes or slippers |
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| counterpart | one of two corresponding copies of a legal instrument : duplicate |
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