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 |
|---|---|
| intrigue | the practice of engaging in secret schemes |
| recurrent | running or turning back in a direction opposite to a former course |
| abstinence | the practice of abstaining from something : the practice of not doing or having something that is wanted or enjoyable |
| microcosm | a little world |
| tawny | of the color tawny |
| effectual | producing or able to produce a desired effect |
| bereaved | suffering the death of a loved one |
| outspoken | direct and open in speech or expression : frank |
| flirt | to move erratically : flit |
| desecrate | to violate the sanctity of : profane |