GRE Word List

OVERWHELM

upset

The meaning of the word overwhelm is upset.

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WordMeaning
continencethe ability to retain a bodily discharge voluntarily
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perturbto cause to be worried or upset : disquiet
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denotationan act or process of denoting
titularhaving the title and usually the honors belonging to an office or dignity without the duties, functions, or responsibilities
inordinateexceeding reasonable limits : immoderate
kernelthe inner softer part of a seed, fruit stone, or nut
panachean ornamental tuft (as of feathers) especially on a helmet
infiltrateto enter or become established in gradually or unobtrusively usually for subversive purposes