GRE Word List
TORRENT
rushing stream; flood; Ex. The rain fell in torrents.
The meaning of the word torrent is rushing stream; flood; Ex. The rain fell in torrents..
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| bluff | pretense (of strength); deception; high cliff; ADJ: rough but good-natured |
| commemorate | honor the memory of; serve as a memorial to; Ex. commemorate the 100th anniversary/those who died in the war |
| deranged | insane |
| remit | transmit (money) in payment; free someone from a debt or punishment |
| capitulate | surrender; give up all resistance |
| servitude | slavery; compulsory labor imposed as a punishment |
| barterer | trader; V. barter: trade; exchange good for other goods rather than money |
| subjugate | conquer; bring under control |
| propagate | increase in number by producing young; multiply; spread; Ex. Most plants propagate by seed; Ex. newspaper propagating their ideas |
| clangor | loud resounding noise; sound of repeated clanging |
