GRE Word List

DELUGE

an overflowing of the land by water

The meaning of the word deluge is an overflowing of the land by water.

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demoticof, relating to, or written in a simplified form of the ancient Egyptian hieratic writing
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complementsomething that fills up, completes, or makes better or perfect
marginalwritten or printed in the margin of a page or sheet
cupidityinordinate desire for wealth : avarice
vindictivedisposed to seek revenge : vengeful
assentto agree to or approve of something (such as an idea or suggestion) especially after thoughtful consideration : concur
scintillateto emit sparks : spark
pandemoniuma wild uproar (as because of anger or excitement in a crowd of people)
pivotalof, relating to, or constituting a pivot