GRE Word List

ARMADA

a fleet of warships

The meaning of the word armada is a fleet of warships.

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rendezvousa place appointed for assembling or meeting
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legislaturea body of persons having the power to legislate
motea small particle : speck
aureolea radiant light around the head or body of a representation of a sacred personage
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diffusebeing at once verbose and ill-organized
fugitiverunning away or intending flight