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 |
|---|---|
| fluctuate | to shift back and forth uncertainly |
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| protrude | to jut out from the surrounding surface or context |
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| romp | one that romps |
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