GRE Word List

CONFLAGRATION

fire

The meaning of the word conflagration is fire.

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WordMeaning
unprepossessingnot tending to create a favorable impression : not prepossessing
forestallto exclude, hinder, or prevent (something) by prior occupation or measures
forebearsancestor
vieto strive for superiority : contend
asperityroughness of manner or of temper : harshness of behavior or speech that expresses bitterness or anger
bevya large group or collection
discordantbeing at variance : disagreeing
venisonthe edible flesh of a game animal and especially a deer
quizzicalcomically quaint
bridlethe headgear with which a horse is governed and which carries a bit (see bit