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
functionalof, connected with, or being a function
laggardlagging or tending to lag : slow especially compared to others of the same kind
blunderto move unsteadily or confusedly
manifestreadily perceived by the senses and especially by the sense of sight
ravinea small narrow steep-sided valley that is larger than a gully and smaller than a canyon and that is usually worn by running water
bandyto discuss lightly or banteringly
pineany of a genus (Pinus of the family Pinaceae, the pine family) of coniferous evergreen trees that have slender elongated needles and include some valuable timber trees and ornamentals
hamperto restrict the movement of by bonds or obstacles : impede
evocativeevoking or tending to evoke an especially emotional response
brochurepamphlet