GRE Word List

SURGE

to rise and fall actively : toss

The meaning of the word surge is to rise and fall actively : toss.

Random words

WordMeaning
perverseturned away from what is right or good : corrupt
airyof or relating to air : atmospheric
precipitateto throw violently : hurl
ingrainedforming a part of the essence or inmost being : deep-seated
psychosisa serious mental illness (such as schizophrenia) characterized by defective or lost contact with reality often with hallucinations or delusions
reproachan expression of rebuke or disapproval
holocausta sacrifice (see sacrifice
screecha high shrill piercing cry usually expressing pain or terror
abscissionthe act or process of cutting off : removal
groovea long narrow channel or depression