GRE Word List
DELTA
flat plain of mud or sand between branches of a river
The meaning of the word delta is flat plain of mud or sand between branches of a river.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| extort | wring from; get money by threats, etc.; obtain by force or threats; CF. extortionate: exorbitant |
| exuberance | overflowing abundance; joyful enthusiasm; flamboyance; lavishness; ADJ. exuberant: high-spirited and lively; growing abundantly and strongly |
| aromatic | fragrant; having a sweet smell; N. aroma: strong pleasant smell |
| prophetic | of a prophet or prophecy; having to do with predicting the future; N. prophecy; V. prophesy; N. prophet |
| cog | tooth projecting from a wheel |
| execute | put into effect; carry out; kill as a lawful punishment; N. execution |
| isthmus | narrow neck of land connecting two larger bodies of land |
| incommodious | not spacious; inconvenient |
| hackneyed | commonplace; trite |
| incredulous | withholding belief; skeptical; showing disbelief |
