GRE Word List

BOLT

a lightning stroke

The meaning of the word bolt is a lightning stroke.

Random words

WordMeaning
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tanto make (skin) tan especially by exposure to the sun
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hegemonypreponderant influence or authority over others : domination
wiggleto move to and fro with quick jerky or shaking motions : jiggle
objectiveexpressing or dealing with facts or conditions as perceived without distortion by personal feelings, prejudices, or interpretations
sentinelsentry
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predisposeto dispose in advance
dinghya small boat carried on or towed behind a larger boat as a tender or a lifeboat