GRE Word List
OVERWHELM
upset
The meaning of the word overwhelm is upset.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| opiate | an alkaloid drug (such as morphine or codeine) that contains or is derived from opium, binds to cell receptors primarily of the central nervous system and gastrointestinal tract, acts to block pain, induce sedation or sleep, depress respiration, and produce calmness or euphoria, and is associated with physiological tolerance (see tolerance |
| promiscuous | having or involving many sexual partners : not restricted to one sexual partner or few sexual partners |
| flaunt | to display or obtrude oneself to public notice |
| maelstrom | a powerful often violent whirlpool sucking in objects within a given radius |
| dauntless | incapable of being intimidated or subdued : fearless |
| neologism | a new word, usage, or expression |
| masticate | to grind or crush (food) with or as if with the teeth : chew |
| beware | to be on one's guard |
| succumb | to yield to superior strength or force or overpowering appeal or desire |
| warble | a melodious succession of low pleasing sounds |