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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| substantive | having substance : involving matters of major or practical importance to all concerned |
| discrete | constituting a separate entity : individually distinct |
| deflect | to turn (something) aside especially from a straight course or fixed direction |
| dismember | to cut off or disjoin the limbs, members, or parts of |
| wean | to accustom (a young child or animal) to take food otherwise than by nursing |
| abusive | using harsh, insulting language |
| inequity | injustice |
| cognizance | a distinguishing mark or emblem (such as a heraldic bearing) |
| dyspeptic | indigestion |
| apiculture | the keeping of bees especially on a large scale |