GRE Word List

BRACKISH

somewhat salty

The meaning of the word brackish is somewhat salty.

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WordMeaning
slickhaving a smooth surface : slippery
vignettea picture (such as an engraving or photograph) that shades off gradually into the surrounding paper
verisimilitudethe quality or state of being verisimilar
fuss:trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby
stalematea drawing position in chess in which a player is not in checkmate but has no legal move to play
unassuagednot quenched, eased, or satisfied : not assuaged
tantalizeto tease or torment by or as if by presenting something desirable to the view but continually keeping it out of reach
reinstateto place again (as in possession or in a former position)
markedhaving an identifying mark
largessliberal giving (as of money) to or as if to an inferior