GRE Word List

BRACKISH

somewhat salty

The meaning of the word brackish is somewhat salty.

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tensioninner striving, unrest, or imbalance often with physiological indication of emotion
baroqueof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension
perpetrateto bring about or carry out (something, such as a crime or deception) : commit
prizesomething offered or striven for in competition or in contests of chance
sophistrysubtly deceptive reasoning or argumentation
residualremainder
exploitdeed
facetiousjoking or jesting often inappropriately : waggish
desertsarid land with usually sparse vegetation
pastea dough that contains a considerable proportion of fat and is used for pastry crust or fancy rolls