GRE Word List

SPATE

freshet

The meaning of the word spate is freshet.

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WordMeaning
subsidiaryfurnishing aid or support : auxiliary
inequityinjustice
inhibitto prohibit from doing something
rusticateto go into or reside in the country : follow a rustic life
cataclysmflood
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trampto walk, tread, or step especially heavily
obstinatestubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion
anarchista person who rebels against any authority, established order, or ruling power
prodto thrust a pointed instrument into : prick