GRE Word List
OVERWHELM
upset
The meaning of the word overwhelm is upset.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| deb\^acle | sudden disastrous downfall or defeat; complete disaster |
| marshal | a high official in the household of a medieval king, prince, or noble originally having charge of the cavalry but later usually in command of the military forces |
| lucre | monetary gain : profit |
| rankle | to cause anger, irritation, or deep bitterness |
| inequity | injustice |
| bitter | being, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is peculiarly acrid, astringent, and often disagreeable and characteristic of citrus peels, unsweetened cocoa, black coffee, mature leafy greens (such as kale or mustard), or ale |
| vogue | popular acceptation or favor : popularity |
| whit | the smallest part or particle imaginable : bit |
| bravado | blustering swaggering conduct |
| collage | an artistic composition made of various materials (such as paper, cloth, or wood) glued on a surface |