GRE Word List
INUNDATE
flood; overflow; submerge; cover completely; Ex. inundated with work
The meaning of the word inundate is flood; overflow; submerge; cover completely; Ex. inundated with work.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| reproach | blame (not angrily but sadly); express disapproval or disappointment; N. ADJ. reproachful |
| defray | provide for the payment of; undertake the payment of; pay |
| patronize | support; act superior toward; treat in a condescending manner; be a customer of; N. patron: one that supports; regular customer; N. patronage; CF. boycott |
| dormant | sleeping; temporarily inactive; lethargic; latent |
| fanciful | whimsical; visionary; imaginary; produced by imagination; Ex. fanciful scheme |
| travesty | copy or example of something that completely misrepresents the true nature of the real thing; comical parody or imitation; treatment aimed at making something appear ridiculous; Ex. travesty of justice; OP. paragon |
| rostrum | raised platform for speech-making; pulpit |
| zany | comic; crazy; N: clown; comical person (given to outlandish behavior) |
| instigate | start; urge; provoke; incite; Ex. instigate a search/quarrel |
| gory | bloody; N. gore: blood (from a wound) |
