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
dilateto become enlarged or widened
lucremonetary gain : profit
slinkto go or move stealthily or furtively (as in fear or shame) : steal
juridicalof or relating to the administration of justice or the office of a judge
sequesterto set apart : segregate
compensatoryto be equivalent to : counterbalance
concordatcompact
execrateto declare to be evil or detestable : denounce
grimfierce in disposition or action : savage
benefitsomething that produces good or helpful results or effects or that promotes well-being : advantage