GRE Word List

SWAMP

a wetland often partially or intermittently covered with water

The meaning of the word swamp is a wetland often partially or intermittently covered with water.

Random words

WordMeaning
blurtto utter abruptly and impulsively
sanctuarya consecrated place: such as
worldlyof, relating to, or devoted to this world and its pursuits rather than to religion or spiritual affairs
avertto turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance
pryto look closely or inquisitively
demagoguea leader who makes use of popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power
flagrantconspicuously offensive
ornatemarked by elaborate rhetoric (see rhetoric
malapropismthe usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase
arcaneknown or knowable only to a few people : secret