GRE Word List

HOLOCAUST

a sacrifice (see sacrifice

The meaning of the word holocaust is a sacrifice (see sacrifice.

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WordMeaning
dyspepticindigestion
saturateto satisfy fully : satiate
plagiarizeto steal and pass off (the ideas or words of another) as one's own : use (another's production) without crediting the source
alliterationthe repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables (such as wild and woolly, threatening throngs)
slagthe dross or scoria of a metal
catastrophea momentous tragic event ranging from extreme misfortune to utter overthrow or ruin
groovea long narrow channel or depression
reserveto hold in reserve : keep back
vapidlacking flavor, zest, interest, animation, or spirit : flat
entailto impose, involve, or imply as a necessary accompaniment or result