GRE Word List
BILLOW
wave
The meaning of the word billow is wave.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| cajole | to persuade with flattery or gentle urging especially in the face of reluctance : coax |
| fashion | the prevailing style (as in dress) during a particular time |
| surreptitious | done, made, or acquired by stealth : clandestine |
| analogy | a comparison of two otherwise unlike things based on resemblance of a particular aspect |
| enamored | affected by strong feelings of love, admiration, or fascination |
| taper | to become progressively smaller toward one end |
| mercenary | one that serves merely for wages |
| volley | the flight of the ball (as in volleyball or tennis) or its course before striking the ground |
| ravine | a small narrow steep-sided valley that is larger than a gully and smaller than a canyon and that is usually worn by running water |
| spontaneity | the quality or state of being spontaneous |