GRE Word List

BILLOW

wave

The meaning of the word billow is wave.

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WordMeaning
pretexta purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs
importuneto press or urge with troublesome persistence
transpireto take place : go on
addenduma thing added : addition
euthanasiathe act or practice of killing or permitting the death of hopelessly sick or injured individuals (such as persons or domestic animals) in a relatively painless way for reasons of mercy
foppishfoolish
offhandwithout premeditation or preparation : extempore
windfallsomething (such as a tree or fruit) blown down by the wind
sobrietythe quality or state of being sober
ogleto glance with amorous invitation or challenge