GRE Word List

BUOYANT

having buoyancy

The meaning of the word buoyant is having buoyancy.

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remnanta usually small part, member, or trace remaining
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despiseto look down on with disrespect or aversion
depravitya corrupt act or practice
forthrightfree from ambiguity or evasiveness : going straight to the point
obeliskan upright 4-sided usually monolithic pillar that gradually tapers as it rises and terminates in a pyramid
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docileeasily taught