GRE Word List

TORRENT

a violent or forceful flow of fluid

The meaning of the word torrent is a violent or forceful flow of fluid.

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WordMeaning
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destitutelacking something needed or desirable
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placeboa usually pharmacologically inert preparation prescribed more for the mental relief of the patient than for its actual effect on a disorder
empathythe action of understanding, being aware of, being sensitive to, and vicariously experiencing the feelings, thoughts, and experience of another of either the past or present without having the feelings, thoughts, and experience fully communicated in an objectively explicit manner
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listlesscharacterized by lack of interest, energy, or spirit
heinoushatefully or shockingly evil : abominable
stoketo poke or stir up (a fire, flames, etc.) : supply with fuel
raila bar extending from one post or support to another and serving as a guard or barrier