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
pummelpound
pretexta purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs
voodooa religion that is derived from African polytheism and ancestor worship and is practiced chiefly in Haiti
amuleta charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft)
defectan imperfection or abnormality that impairs quality, function, or utility : shortcoming
excerpta passage (as from a book or musical composition) selected, performed, or copied : extract
witherto become dry and sapless
reprieveto delay the punishment of (someone, such as a condemned prisoner)
incinerateto cause to burn to ashes
baffleto defeat or check (someone) by confusing or puzzling : to confuse or frustrate completely : disconcert