GRE Word List
SULTRY
very hot and humid : sweltering
The meaning of the word sultry is very hot and humid : sweltering.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| clime | climate |
| orthography | the art of writing words with the proper letters according to standard usage |
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| forerunner | one that precedes and indicates the approach of another: such as |
| collate | to compare critically |
| philistine | a native or inhabitant of ancient Philistia |
| reckon | count |
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| withdrawn | removed from immediate contact or easy approach : isolated |
| cognate | of the same or similar nature : generically alike |