GRE Word List

AVALANCHE

a large mass of snow, ice, earth, rock, or other material in swift motion down a mountainside or over a precipice

The meaning of the word avalanche is a large mass of snow, ice, earth, rock, or other material in swift motion down a mountainside or over a precipice.

Random words

WordMeaning
prudentcharacterized by, arising from, or showing prudence: such as
blighta disease or injury of plants marked by the formation of lesions, withering, and death of parts (such as leaves and tubers)
distractto draw or direct (something, such as someone's attention) to a different object or in different directions at the same time
hideto put out of sight : secrete
limpto walk lamely
consignto give over to another's care
paramourlover
spontaneitythe quality or state of being spontaneous
attireto put garments on : dress
slinkto go or move stealthily or furtively (as in fear or shame) : steal