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 |
|---|---|
| meek | enduring injury with patience and without resentment : mild |
| derivative | a word formed from another word or base : a word formed by derivation |
| malignant | tending to produce death or deterioration |
| stink | to emit a strong offensive odor |
| petulant | insolent or rude in speech or behavior |
| encompass | include |
| requisition | the act of formally requiring or calling upon someone to perform an action |
| flippant | lacking proper respect or seriousness |
| shunt | to turn off to one side : shift |
| pen | to shut in or as if in a pen |