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

WordMeaning
apothegma short, pithy, and instructive saying or formulation : aphorism
penitentfeeling or expressing humble or regretful pain or sorrow for sins or offenses : repentant
illimitableincapable of being limited or bounded : measureless
implacablenot placable : not capable of being appeased, significantly changed, or mitigated
reciprocateto give and take mutually
arbitraryexisting or coming about seemingly at random or by chance or as a capricious and unreasonable act of will
defaceto mar the appearance of : injure by effacing significant details
shirkto go stealthily : sneak
incorporateto unite or work into something already existent so as to form an indistinguishable whole
calligraphyartistic, stylized, or elegant handwriting or lettering