GRE Word List

CONFLAGRATION

fire

The meaning of the word conflagration is fire.

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WordMeaning
gesticulationthe act of making gestures
amnestythe act of an authority (such as a government) by which pardon is granted to a large group of individuals
pretexta purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs
tangentialtouching lightly : incidental
aureolea radiant light around the head or body of a representation of a sacred personage
supplantto supersede (another) especially by force or treachery
chaoticmarked by chaos or being in a state of chaos : completely confused or disordered
entrepreneurone who organizes, manages, and assumes the risks of a business or enterprise
omnipresentpresent in all places at all times
cupidityinordinate desire for wealth : avarice