GRE Word List
SWARM
large group of insects moving in a mass; crowd of people or animals; V: move in a crowd or mass
The meaning of the word swarm is large group of insects moving in a mass; crowd of people or animals; V: move in a crowd or mass.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| herbivorous | grain-eating; CF. herbivore |
| detached | emotionally removed; free from emotional involvement; calm and objective; physically separate; N. detachment; CF. attachment |
| congruence | correspondence of parts; harmonious relationship; CF. congruity |
| antiquated | obsolete; old-fashioned; outdated |
| synoptic | providing a general overview; summary; N. synopsis |
| implode | burst inward; CF. vaccum tube |
| microcosm | small representative world; world in miniature; Ex. microcosm of English society |
| pittance | small amount (of money); small allowance or wage |
| flicker | burn unsteadily or fitfully; move waveringly; N: flickering movement or light; brief sensation; Ex. flicker of excitement |
| authoritative | having the weight of authority; regarded as providing knowledge that can be trusted; reliable; peremptory and dictatorial; Ex. authoritative dictionary/manner; CF. definitive |
