GRE Word List
SWELL
long wave of water that moves continuously without breaking; V.
The meaning of the word swell is long wave of water that moves continuously without breaking; V..
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| fermentation | chemical reaction that splits complex organic compounds; unrest; agitation |
| pseudonym | pen name; fictitious name assumed by an author; ADJ. pseudonymous |
| nip | snip off; stop something's growth or development; bite; make numb with cold; Ex. nip the plan; Ex. A guard dog nipped the postman; Ex. fingers nipped by the extreme chill |
| submerge | place under water; dip; go under water; cover completely (as with water); Ex. submerged in work |
| demoniac | fiendish; cruel; N. demon: evil supernatural being; devil |
| malign | speak evil of; bad-mouth(criticize spitefully); defame; ADJ: harmful; Ex. malign influence |
| raze | destroy completely; Ex. raze the city to the ground |
| limbo | region near heaven or hell where certain souls are kept; prison (slang); Ex. Purgatory and Limbo |
| herald | messenger; sign of something to come; V: announce; proclaim; Ex. unheralded researcher |
| ramify | branch out; divide into branches or subdivisions |
