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

WordMeaning
exceptionablebeing likely to cause objection : objectionable
climacticof, relating to, or constituting a climax
entreatto plead with especially in order to persuade : ask urgently
labyrintha place constructed of or full of intricate passageways and blind alleys
remunerativeserving to remunerate
palatableagreeable to the palate or taste
unobtrusivenot obtrusive : not blatant, arresting, or aggressive : inconspicuous
knella stroke or sound of a bell especially when rung slowly (as for a death, funeral, or disaster)
zephyra breeze from the west
emolumentthe returns arising from office or employment usually in the form of compensation or perquisites