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.

Random words

WordMeaning
bombasticmarked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous
derideto laugh at or insult contemptuously
distinctionthe act of perceiving someone or something as being not the same and often treating as separate or different : the distinguishing of a difference
instigateto goad or urge forward : provoke
quietudea quiet state : repose
nocturnalof, relating to, or occurring in the night
prevailto gain ascendancy through strength or superiority : triumph
recessionthe act or action of receding : withdrawal
deleteriousharmful often in a subtle or unexpected way
renderto melt down