GRE Word List

SULTRY

very hot and humid : sweltering

The meaning of the word sultry is very hot and humid : sweltering.

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WordMeaning
repulseto drive or beat back : repel
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grossglaringly noticeable usually because of inexcusable badness or objectionableness
leave-takingdeparture
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masona skilled worker who builds by laying units of substantial material (such as stone or brick)