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 |
|---|---|
| muster | a representative specimen (see specimen |
| dwindle | to become steadily less : shrink |
| niggardly | grudgingly mean about spending or granting : begrudging |
| ewe | the female of the sheep especially when mature |
| botch | an inflammatory sore |
| creep | to move along with the body prone and close to the ground |
| farce | stuff |
| filigree | ornamental work especially of fine wire of gold, silver, or copper applied chiefly to gold and silver surfaces |
| dire | exciting horror |
| outwit | to get the better of by superior cleverness : outsmart |