GRE Word List
RAMPANT
growing or spreading uncontrollably; growing in profusion; unrestrained; Ex. rampant lawlessness/weed
The meaning of the word rampant is growing or spreading uncontrollably; growing in profusion; unrestrained; Ex. rampant lawlessness/weed.
Random words
Word | Meaning |
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conciliatory | reconciling; soothing; V. conciliate: reconcile; soothe; win the friendly feelings (by removing anger) |
sturdy | strong and firm (in the body) |
rhetoric | art of effective communication; art of using language effectively and persuasively; style of speaking or writing; grandiloquent language; Ex. political rhetoric; ADJ. rhetorical; CF. rhetorical question: question to which no answer is expected as ``Who knows it ?'' |
coterie | group that meets socially; select circle; close group of people with shared interests |
ductile | malleable; pliable; (of metals) easily pulled into shape; flexible; (of someone) easily influenced or controlled |
obviate | make unnecessary; get rid of; Ex. obviate the need |
stigma | token of disgrace; brand; V. stigmatize: mark with a stigma; characterize as disgraceful |
pillage | plunder |
elysium | place or condition of bliss |
satellite | small body revolving around a larger one |