GRE Word List
OVERWHELM
upset
The meaning of the word overwhelm is upset.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| paradox | one (such as a person, situation, or action) having seemingly contradictory qualities or phases |
| diatribe | a bitter and abusive speech or piece of writing |
| continence | the ability to retain a bodily discharge voluntarily |
| comely | pleasurably conforming to notions of good appearance, suitability, or proportion |
| repository | a place, room, or container where something is deposited or stored : depository |
| dichotomy | a division into two especially mutually exclusive or contradictory groups or entities |
| ubiquitous | existing or being everywhere at the same time : constantly encountered : widespread |
| caldron | a large kettle or boiler |
| pejorative | a word or phrase that has negative connotations (see connotation |
| unobtrusive | not obtrusive : not blatant, arresting, or aggressive : inconspicuous |