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 |
|---|---|
| profligate | wildly extravagant |
| ecliptic | of or relating to the ecliptic or an eclipse |
| turpitude | inherent baseness : depravity |
| bountiful | liberal or generous in bestowing gifts or favors |
| shirk | to go stealthily : sneak |
| modicum | a small portion : a limited quantity |
| attrition | sorrow for one's sins that arises from a motive other than that of the love of God |
| marshal | a high official in the household of a medieval king, prince, or noble originally having charge of the cavalry but later usually in command of the military forces |
| swear-word | word considered offensive; Ex. ``bloody'' |
| infinitesimal | immeasurably or incalculably small |