GRE Word List

SPATE

freshet

The meaning of the word spate is freshet.

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orientationthe act or process of orienting or of being oriented
betrothto promise to marry
complacencyself-satisfaction especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies
exegesisexposition
rancorbitter deep-seated ill will
waketo be or remain awake
plastera medicated or protective dressing that consists of a film (as of cloth or plastic) spread with a usually medicated substance
physiognomythe art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance
vintnera wine merchant
clapto strike (two things, such as two flat, hard surfaces) together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise