Random GRE/CAT VOCABULARY LIST
swell
Meaning :
long wave of water that moves continuously without breaking; V.
(noun) a crescendo followed by a decrescendo
Sentence :
The bellies of the starving children are swelling
Synonyms :
awesome, cool*, dandy*, deluxe, desirable, excellent, exclusive, fashionable, fine, fly*, grand, groovy*, keen, marvelous, neat, nifty, plush, posh, ritzy, smart, stylish, super, terrific
Antonyms :
bad, horrible, shabby
Mnemonic Technique 1 :
SWELLing on the surface of ocean incessantly
Mnemonic Technique 2 :
SWELLing on the surface of ocean incessantly
More Examples :
The music swelled to a crescendo
The mother was swelling with importance when she spoke of her son
