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 |
|---|---|
| inconsequential | of no significance : unimportant |
| imbecility | the quality or state of being very stupid or foolish : utter foolishness |
| gloat | to observe or think about something with triumphant and often malicious satisfaction, gratification, or delight |
| spectral | of, relating to, or suggesting a specter : ghostly |
| unfledged | not feathered : not ready for flight |
| aggregate | formed by the collection of units or particles into a body, mass, or amount : collective |
| asymmetric | having two sides or halves that are not the same : not symmetrical |
| gild | to overlay with or as if with a thin covering of gold |
| engender | beget |
| tender | marked by, responding to, or expressing the softer emotions : fond |