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
virilehaving traditionally masculine traits especially to a marked degree
perspicuousplain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation
percussionthe act of percussing: such as
awfulextremely disagreeable or objectionable
analgesiainsensibility to pain without loss of consciousness
adulterateto corrupt, debase, or make impure by the addition of a foreign or inferior substance or element
flusterto put into a state of agitated confusion : upset
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tepidmoderately warm : lukewarm
unconscionableshockingly unfair or unjust