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 |
|---|---|
| indomitable | incapable of being subdued : unconquerable |
| hallucination | a sensory perception (such as a visual image or a sound) that occurs in the absence of an actual external stimulus and usually arises from neurological disturbance (such as that associated with delirium tremens, schizophrenia, Parkinson's disease, or narcolepsy) or in response to drugs (such as LSD or phencyclidine) |
| abash | to destroy the self-possession or self-confidence of (someone) : disconcert |
| factious | of or relating to faction: such as |
| nihilist | a viewpoint that traditional values and beliefs are unfounded and that existence is senseless and useless |
| replicate | duplicate |
| parvenu | one that has recently or suddenly risen to an unaccustomed position of wealth or power and has not yet gained the prestige, dignity, or manner associated with it |
| tanner | one that tans hides |
| dissuade | to advise (a person) against something |
| fashion | the prevailing style (as in dress) during a particular time |