GRE Word List
OVERWHELM
upset
The meaning of the word overwhelm is upset.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| puerile | juvenile |
| lax | loose |
| placate | to soothe or mollify especially by concessions : appease |
| contention | a point advanced or maintained in a debate or argument |
| motley | variegated in color |
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| defer | put off |