GRE Word List

BILLOW

wave

The meaning of the word billow is wave.

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WordMeaning
antecedentsa substantive word, phrase, or clause whose denotation is referred to by a pronoun that typically follows the substantive (such as John in "Mary saw John and called to him")
pachydermany of various nonruminant mammals (such as an elephant, a rhinoceros, or a hippopotamus) of a former group (Pachydermata) that have hooves or nails resembling hooves and usually thick skin
pessimisman inclination to emphasize adverse aspects, conditions, and possibilities or to expect the worst possible outcome
riftfissure
peerlessmatchless
profusionlavish expenditure : extravagance
regenta person who governs a kingdom in the minority, absence, or disability of the sovereign
redressto set right : remedy
artificeclever or artful skill : ingenuity
disconsolatecheerless