GRE Word List
BUOYANT
having buoyancy
The meaning of the word buoyant is having buoyancy.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
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| gyroscope | a wheel or disk mounted to spin rapidly about an axis and also free to rotate about one or both of two axes perpendicular to each other and to the axis of spin so that a rotation of one of the two mutually perpendicular axes results from application of torque to the other when the wheel is spinning and so that the entire apparatus offers considerable opposition depending on the angular momentum to any torque that would change the direction of the axis of spin |
| caucus | a closed meeting of a group of persons belonging to the same political party or faction usually to select candidates or to decide on policy |
| prelude | an introductory performance, action, or event preceding and preparing for the principal or a more important matter |
| renown | a state of being widely acclaimed and highly honored : fame |
| swerve | to turn aside abruptly from a straight line or course : deviate |
| occult | to shut off from view or exposure : cover |
| flashy | lacking in substance or flavor : insipid |
| girth | a band or strap that encircles the body of an animal to fasten something (such as a saddle) on its back |
| polyglot | one who is polyglot |
| exegesis | exposition |