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 |
|---|---|
| inverse | opposite in order, nature, or effect |
| consternation | amazement or dismay that hinders or throws into confusion |
| fruition | pleasurable use or possession : enjoyment |
| mandate | an authoritative command |
| substantiate | to give substance or form to : embody |
| fawning | seeking or used to seek approval or favor by means of flattery |
| pulse | the regular expansion of an artery caused by the ejection of blood into the arterial system by the contractions of the heart |
| gruff | rough, brusque, or stern in manner, speech, or aspect |
| run-down | an item-by-item report or review : summary |
| sibylline | any of several prophetesses usually accepted as 10 in number and credited to widely separate parts of the ancient world (such as Babylonia, Egypt, Greece, and Italy) |