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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contextthe parts of a discourse that surround a word or passage and can throw light on its meaning
archaeologythe scientific study of material remains (such as tools, pottery, jewelry, stone walls, and monuments) of past human life and activities
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panegyrica eulogistic oration or writing
compoundsomething formed by a union of elements or parts
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compulsorymandatory