GRE Word List
BRACKISH
somewhat saline
The meaning of the word brackish is somewhat saline.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| torque | twisting force; force producing rotation |
| raconteur | story-teller; one who tells stories with wit and skill |
| pious | devout; religious; N. piety |
| reproach | blame (not angrily but sadly); express disapproval or disappointment; N. ADJ. reproachful |
| tramp | walk with a heavy step; travel on foot; N: vagrant; one who travels aimlessly about; long walk; sound of heavy walking |
| provident | providing for future needs; displaying foresight; thrifty; preparing for emergencies; OP. improvident |
| disburse | pay out (as from a fund); N. disbursement; CF. purse |
| ingenious | marked by inventive skill; clever; resourceful; N. ingenuity |
| expunge | cancel; remove a word or name (from a book or list); erase |
| sound | in good condition; showing good judgment or good sense; thorough; complete; Ex. sound mind/investment/training |
