GRE Word List

SPATE

freshet

The meaning of the word spate is freshet.

Random words

WordMeaning
speechlessunable to speak : dumb
bravehaving or showing mental or moral strength to face danger, fear, or difficulty : having or showing courage
nectarthe drink of the Greek and Roman gods
deadlocka state of inaction or neutralization resulting from the opposition of equally powerful uncompromising persons or factions : standstill
insurmountableincapable of being surmounted : insuperable
riftfissure
estrangedhaving lost former closeness and affection : in a state of alienation from a previous close or familial relationship
papyrusa tall perennial sedge (Cyperus papyrus) of the Nile valley
casualtya military person lost through death, wounds, injury, sickness, internment, or capture or through being missing in action
imminentready to take place : happening soon