GRE Word List

CONFLAGRATION

fire

The meaning of the word conflagration is fire.

Random words

WordMeaning
chaffingthe seed coverings and other debris separated from the seed in threshing grain
prowessdistinguished bravery
unobtrusivenot obtrusive : not blatant, arresting, or aggressive : inconspicuous
symmetrybalanced proportions
affrontto insult especially to the face by behavior or language
perquisitea privilege, gain, or profit incidental to regular salary or wages
dismissto permit or cause to leave
chorusa company of singers and dancers in Athenian drama participating in or commenting on the action
synchronoushappening, existing, or arising at precisely the same time
anthropomorphicdescribed or thought of as having a human form or human attributes