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
indulgentwilling to allow excessive leniency, generosity, or consideration : indulging or characterized by indulgence
plenitudethe quality or state of being full : completeness
divestto deprive or dispossess especially of property, authority, or title
prophylacticguarding from or preventing the spread or occurrence of disease or infection
ultimatelast in a progression or series : final
schismdivision
fermentationthe enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity
far-fetchedbrought from a remote time or place
putrefyto make putrid
facetiousjoking or jesting often inappropriately : waggish