GRE Word List
RIVULET
a small stream
The meaning of the word rivulet is a small stream.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| refraction | deflection from a straight path undergone by a light ray or energy wave in passing obliquely from one medium (such as air) into another (such as glass) in which its velocity is different |
| frond | a large leaf (especially of a palm or fern) usually with many divisions |
| compute | to determine especially by mathematical means |
| diverge | to move or extend in different directions from a common point : draw apart |
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| scintillate | to emit sparks : spark |
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| synchronous | happening, existing, or arising at precisely the same time |
| enjoin | to direct or impose by authoritative order or with urgent admonition |