GRE Word List

GALE

a strong current of air:

The meaning of the word gale is a strong current of air:.

Random words

WordMeaning
flickerto move irregularly or unsteadily : flutter
credencemental acceptance as true or real
seduceto persuade to disobedience or disloyalty
slagthe dross or scoria of a metal
baffleto defeat or check (someone) by confusing or puzzling : to confuse or frustrate completely : disconcert
milieuthe physical or social setting in which something occurs or develops : environment
austerestern and cold in appearance or manner
interdicta Roman Catholic ecclesiastical censure withdrawing most sacraments and Christian burial from a person or district
malapropismthe usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase
atrocitya shockingly bad or atrocious act, object, or situation