GRE Word List
BRACKISH
somewhat saline
The meaning of the word brackish is somewhat saline.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| residual | remaining; left over; of a residue; N: residue |
| revert | relapse; backslide; turn back to; return to the former owner; N. reversion |
| blatant | extremely (offensively) obvious; loudly offensive; Ex. blatant lie; N. blatancy |
| pedagogy | teaching; art of education |
| flowery | full of flowers; full of ornate expressions |
| temperate | moderate; restrained; self-controlled; moderate in respect to temperature; CF. temperance: moderation and self-restraint; abstinence of alcoholic drinks; Ex. temperance society |
| impart | grant a share of; make known; Ex. news to impart |
| abyss | enormous chasm; vast bottomless pit |
| gloat | express evil satisfaction; look at or think about with evil satisfaction; view malevolently; Ex. The thief gloated over the stolen jewels. |
| brag | boast |