GRE Word List

ANTEDILUVIAN

of or relating to the period before the flood described in the Bible

The meaning of the word antediluvian is of or relating to the period before the flood described in the Bible.

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WordMeaning
lotan object used as a counter in determining a question by chance see also throw in one's lot with
endearmenta word or an act (such as a caress) expressing affection
commandeerto compel to perform military service
distillto let fall, exude, or precipitate (see precipitate
stymieto present an obstacle to : stand in the way of
adjunctsomething joined or added to another thing but not essentially a part of it
verbiagea profusion of words usually of little or obscure content
judicioushaving, exercising, or characterized by sound judgment
gaffea social or diplomatic blunder
boostto push or shove up from below