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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| benign | of a mild type or character that does not threaten health or life |
| sophist | philosopher |
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| amplify | to expand (something, such as a statement) by the use of detail or illustration or by closer analysis |
| wallow | to roll oneself about in a lazy, relaxed, or ungainly manner |
| ostracize | to exile by ostracism |
| florescence | a state or period of flourishing |
| gratis | without charge or recompense : free |
| infringe | to encroach upon in a way that violates law or the rights of another |
| criteria | a standard on which a judgment or decision may be based |