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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
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| pummel | pound |
| pretext | a purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs |
| voodoo | a religion that is derived from African polytheism and ancestor worship and is practiced chiefly in Haiti |
| amulet | a 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) |
| defect | an imperfection or abnormality that impairs quality, function, or utility : shortcoming |
| excerpt | a passage (as from a book or musical composition) selected, performed, or copied : extract |
| wither | to become dry and sapless |
| reprieve | to delay the punishment of (someone, such as a condemned prisoner) |
| incinerate | to cause to burn to ashes |
| baffle | to defeat or check (someone) by confusing or puzzling : to confuse or frustrate completely : disconcert |