GRE Word List

BILLOW

wave

The meaning of the word billow is wave.

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WordMeaning
amuleta charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft)
disembarkto remove to shore from a ship
syllogisma deductive scheme of a formal argument consisting of a major and a minor premise and a conclusion (as in "every virtue is laudable; kindness is a virtue; therefore kindness is laudable")
quenchput out
potpourria mixture of flowers, herbs, and spices that is usually kept in a jar and used for scent
consolidationthe act or process of consolidating : the state of being consolidated
flagrantconspicuously offensive
suspendto debar temporarily especially from a privilege, office, or function
spoilsportone who spoils the sport or pleasure of others
foppishfoolish