GRE Word List

BILLOW

wave

The meaning of the word billow is wave.

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WordMeaning
uprightperpendicular
contritefeeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc.
proclivityan inclination or predisposition toward something
wistfulfull of yearning or desire tinged with melancholy
slipshodwearing loose shoes or slippers
apologistsomeone who speaks or writes in defense of someone or something that is typically controversial, unpopular, or subject to criticism
realmkingdom
tundraa level or rolling treeless plain that is characteristic of arctic and subarctic regions, consists of black mucky soil with a permanently frozen subsoil, and has a dominant vegetation of mosses, lichens, herbs, and dwarf shrubs
diligencesteady, earnest, and energetic effort : devoted and painstaking work and application to accomplish an undertaking : assiduity
titularhaving the title and usually the honors belonging to an office or dignity without the duties, functions, or responsibilities