GRE Word List
BILLOW
wave
The meaning of the word billow is wave.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pretext | a purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs |
| importune | to press or urge with troublesome persistence |
| transpire | to take place : go on |
| addendum | a thing added : addition |
| euthanasia | the act or practice of killing or permitting the death of hopelessly sick or injured individuals (such as persons or domestic animals) in a relatively painless way for reasons of mercy |
| foppish | foolish |
| offhand | without premeditation or preparation : extempore |
| windfall | something (such as a tree or fruit) blown down by the wind |
| sobriety | the quality or state of being sober |
| ogle | to glance with amorous invitation or challenge |