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
plutocracygovernment by the wealthy
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penchanta strong and continued inclination
implicationsomething implied: such as
allayto subdue or reduce in intensity or severity : alleviate
irasciblemarked by hot temper and easily provoked anger
ramifyto split up into branches or constituent parts
odiumthe state or fact of being subjected to hatred and contempt as a result of a despicable act or blameworthy circumstance
festiveof, relating to, or suitable for a feast or festival
burlesquea literary or dramatic work that seeks to ridicule by means of grotesque exaggeration or comic imitation