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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witticisma cleverly witty and often biting or ironic remark
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effulgentradiant splendor : brilliance
credulityreadiness or willingness to believe especially on slight or uncertain evidence
verisimilarhaving the appearance of truth : probable
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fancierone that has a special liking or interest