GRE Word List
SWELL
to expand (as in size, volume, or numbers) gradually beyond a normal or original limit
The meaning of the word swell is to expand (as in size, volume, or numbers) gradually beyond a normal or original limit.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| leave-taking | departure |
| palimpsest | writing material (such as a parchment or tablet) used one or more times after earlier writing has been erased |
| actuary | clerk |
| disconcert | to throw into confusion |
| profusion | lavish expenditure : extravagance |
| proliferate | to grow by rapid production of new parts, cells, buds, or offspring |
| natty | trimly neat and tidy : smart |
| faze | to disturb the composure of : disconcert |
| ram | a male sheep |
| comity | friendly social atmosphere : social harmony |