GRE Word List

BOLT

a lightning stroke

The meaning of the word bolt is a lightning stroke.

Random words

WordMeaning
allayto subdue or reduce in intensity or severity : alleviate
overblownpast the prime of bloom
litotesunderstatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy")
bickerpetulant quarreling : altercation
adjacentnot distant : nearby
tightwada close or miserly person
accessoryan object or device that is not essential in itself but adds to the beauty, convenience, or effectiveness of something else
oratorone who delivers an oration
slacknot using due diligence, care, or dispatch : negligent
expungeto strike out, obliterate, or mark for deletion