GRE Word List

BRACKISH

somewhat salty

The meaning of the word brackish is somewhat salty.

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divaprima donna
floraa treatise on or list of the plants of an area or period
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pretexta purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs
transmuteto change or alter in form, appearance, or nature and especially to a higher form
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pretendto give a false appearance of being, possessing, or performing
emulateto strive to equal or excel
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