GRE Word List

BILLOWING

wave

The meaning of the word billowing is wave.

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hallucinationa sensory perception (such as a visual image or a sound) that occurs in the absence of an actual external stimulus and usually arises from neurological disturbance (such as that associated with delirium tremens, schizophrenia, Parkinson's disease, or narcolepsy) or in response to drugs (such as LSD or phencyclidine)
visagethe face, countenance, or appearance of a person or sometimes an animal
pugnacityhaving a quarrelsome or combative nature : truculent
siderealof, relating to, or expressed in relation to stars or constellations : astral
plebiscitea vote by which the people of an entire country or district express an opinion for or against a proposal especially on a choice of government or ruler
slakesubside
calligraphyartistic, stylized, or elegant handwriting or lettering
redoubtablecausing fear or alarm : formidable
witherto become dry and sapless
presumeto undertake without leave or clear justification : dare