GRE Word List
OVERWHELM
upset
The meaning of the word overwhelm is upset.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pachyderm | any of various nonruminant mammals (such as an elephant, a rhinoceros, or a hippopotamus) of a former group (Pachydermata) that have hooves or nails resembling hooves and usually thick skin |
| perforate | to make a hole through |
| pugilist | fighter |
| repulsion | the action of repulsing : the state of being repulsed |
| masquerade | a social gathering of persons wearing masks and often fantastic costumes |
| draft | the act of drawing or pulling in a net |
| blithe | lacking due thought or consideration : casual |
| retinue | a group of retainers or attendants |
| tawdry | cheap and gaudy in appearance or quality |
| swagger | to conduct oneself in an arrogant or superciliously pompous manner |