GRE Word List

STAGNANT

not flowing in a current or stream

The meaning of the word stagnant is not flowing in a current or stream.

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WordMeaning
extenuateto lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate
distractto draw or direct (something, such as someone's attention) to a different object or in different directions at the same time
dissensiondisagreement
swampa wetland often partially or intermittently covered with water
banea source of harm or ruin : curse
axioma statement accepted as true as the basis for argument or inference : postulate
universalincluding or covering all or a whole collectively or distributively without limit or exception
encircleto form a circle around : surround
sardonicdisdainfully or skeptically humorous : derisively mocking
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