GRE Word List

CONFLAGRATION

fire

The meaning of the word conflagration is fire.

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diaphanouscharacterized by such fineness of texture as to permit seeing through
horticulturalthe science and art of growing fruits, vegetables, flowers, or ornamental plants
ominousbeing or exhibiting an omen : portentous
fetefestival
stanzaa division of a poem consisting of a series of lines arranged together in a usually recurring pattern of meter and rhyme : strophe
venerablecalling forth respect through age, character, and attainments
neophytea new convert : proselyte
qualmsa feeling of uneasiness about a point especially of conscience or propriety