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 |
|---|---|
| forsake | to renounce or turn away from entirely |
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| episodic | made up of separate especially loosely connected episodes |
| witticism | a cleverly witty and often biting or ironic remark |
| garish | clothed in vivid colors |
| rendition | the act or result of rendering something: such as |
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