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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
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| trough | a long shallow often V-shaped receptacle for the drinking water or feed of domestic animals |
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| sluice | an artificial passage for water (as in a millstream) fitted with a valve or gate for stopping or regulating flow |
| allegiance | the obligation of a feudal vassal to his liege lord |
| catcall | a loud or raucous cry made especially to express disapproval (as at a sports event) |
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| waft | to move or go lightly on or as if on a buoyant medium |
| executor | one who executes something |
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| tether | a line (as of rope or chain) by which an animal is fastened so as to restrict its range of movement |