GRE Word List
BRACKISH
somewhat salty
The meaning of the word brackish is somewhat salty.
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| tension | inner striving, unrest, or imbalance often with physiological indication of emotion |
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| perpetrate | to bring about or carry out (something, such as a crime or deception) : commit |
| prize | something offered or striven for in competition or in contests of chance |
| sophistry | subtly deceptive reasoning or argumentation |
| residual | remainder |
| exploit | deed |
| facetious | joking or jesting often inappropriately : waggish |
| deserts | arid land with usually sparse vegetation |
| paste | a dough that contains a considerable proportion of fat and is used for pastry crust or fancy rolls |