GRE Word List

SLEW

a large number

The meaning of the word slew is a large number.

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amnesialoss of memory due usually to brain injury, shock, fatigue, repression, or illness
scruplea unit of capacity equal to ¹/₂₄ Apothecaries' ounce see Weights and Measures Table
multiformhaving many forms or appearances
opaqueblocking the passage of radiant energy and especially light : exhibiting opacity (see opacity
ulteriorgoing beyond what is openly said or shown and especially what is proper
warrena place legally authorized for keeping small game (such as hare or pheasant)
underlyinglying beneath or below
disgruntleto make ill-humored or discontented
curtailto make less by or as if by cutting off or away some part
careento put (a ship or boat) on a beach especially in order to clean, caulk, or repair the hull