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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WordMeaning
vaingloriousmarked by vainglory : boastful
bemoanto express deep grief or distress over
prizesomething offered or striven for in competition or in contests of chance
facilitateto make easier : help bring about
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grievancea cause of distress (such as an unsatisfactory working condition) felt to afford reason for complaint or resistance
swipea strong sweeping blow
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badinageplayful repartee : banter
monotonytedious sameness