GRE Word List

SPATE

freshet

The meaning of the word spate is freshet.

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WordMeaning
convertto bring over from one belief, view, or party to another
pugnacityhaving a quarrelsome or combative nature : truculent
codaa concluding musical section that is formally distinct from the main structure
perturbto cause to be worried or upset : disquiet
lacklusterlacking in sheen, brilliance, or vitality : dull
idyllicpleasing or picturesque in natural simplicity
abridgeto shorten by omission of words without sacrifice of sense : condense
reminiscentof the character of or relating to reminiscence
amuleta charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft)
bequeathto give or leave by will (see will