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
germinalbeing in the earliest stage of development
wrestto pull, force, or move by violent wringing or twisting movements
frenziedfeeling or showing great or abnormal excitement or emotional disturbance
minutethe 60th part of an hour of time : 60 seconds
compartmenta separate division or section
mediocreof moderate or low quality, value, ability, or performance : ordinary
dormera window set vertically in a structure projecting through a sloping roof
antithesisthe direct opposite
penitentfeeling or expressing humble or regretful pain or sorrow for sins or offenses : repentant
compendiuma brief summary of a larger work or of a field of knowledge : abstract