GRE Word List

CONFLUENCE

a coming or flowing together, meeting, or gathering at one point

The meaning of the word confluence is a coming or flowing together, meeting, or gathering at one point.

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WordMeaning
renegadea deserter from one faith, cause, or allegiance to another
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remnanta usually small part, member, or trace remaining
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heresyadherence to a religious opinion contrary to church dogma (see dogma
gentilitythe condition of belonging to the gentry
insipidlacking in qualities that interest, stimulate, or challenge : dull
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bawdyboisterously or humorously indecent
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