GRE Word List

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wave

The meaning of the word billow is wave.

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WordMeaning
delveexcavate
egothe self especially as contrasted with another self or the world
contrivedhaving an unnatural or false appearance or quality : artificial
dowdynot neat or becoming in appearance : shabby
outskirtsa part remote from the center : border
lubricateto make smooth or slippery
fundamentalserving as a basis supporting existence or determining essential structure or function : basic
humanitariana person promoting human welfare and social reform : philanthropist
craftskill in planning, making, or executing : dexterity
metaphora figure of speech in which a word or phrase literally denoting one kind of object or idea is used in place of another to suggest a likeness or analogy between them (as in drowning in money)