GRE Word List
CONFLAGRATION
great fire
The meaning of the word conflagration is great fire.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| inductive | pertaining to induction or proceeding from the specific to the general |
| stately | formal; ceremonious; grand in style or size; majestic |
| swathe | swath; wrap around; bandage; Ex. one's head swathed in bandages |
| facilitate | help bring about; make less difficult |
| desultory | aimless; haphazard; digressing at random |
| fissure | crevice; crack |
| lode | metal-bearing vein(long deposit of an ore) |
| paleontology | study of prehistoric life or fossils; CF. paleo-: ancient or prehistoric; Ex. paleography: study of ancient written documents |
| prodigy | highly gifted child; person with exceptional talents; marvel; wonder |
| prevail | be widespread; triumph over; gain victory; prevail on: persuade; induce; Ex. Justice has prevailed; Ex. prevail on someone to do something |
