GRE Word List

BILLOW

wave

The meaning of the word billow is wave.

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WordMeaning
litotesunderstatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy")
pinchto squeeze between the finger and thumb or between the jaws of an instrument
waneto decrease in size, extent, or degree : dwindle
mollifyto soothe in temper or disposition : appease
mawkishlacking flavor or having an unpleasant taste
repellentserving or tending to drive away or ward off
choicethe act of choosing : selection
expatiateto move about freely or at will : wander
seditionincitement of resistance to or insurrection against lawful authority
mesmerizeto subject to mesmerism