GRE Word List
SPATE
freshet
The meaning of the word spate is freshet.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| sagacious | of keen and farsighted penetration and judgment : discerning |
| pastry | a dough that is used to make pies and other baked goods and typically has a high fat content : paste |
| prestige | standing or estimation in the eyes of people : weight or credit in general opinion |
| excise | an internal tax levied on the manufacture, sale, or consumption of a commodity |
| palliate | to reduce the violence of (a disease) |
| cog | a tooth on the rim of a wheel or gear |
| irrepressible | impossible to repress, restrain, or control |
| gnome | maxim |
| fritter | a small mass of fried or sautéed batter often containing fruit or meat |
| motley | variegated in color |