GRE Word List
SWELTER
to suffer, sweat, or be faint from heat
The meaning of the word swelter is to suffer, sweat, or be faint from heat.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| flourish | to grow luxuriantly : thrive |
| prosperous | auspicious |
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| haggard | not tamed |
| geniality | marked by or freely expressing sympathy or friendliness |
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