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 |
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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 |