GRE Word List

EBB

the reflux of the tide toward the sea

The meaning of the word ebb is the reflux of the tide toward the sea.

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WordMeaning
lodewaterway
missivea written communication : letter
puckerto become wrinkled or constricted
bifurcateddivided into two branches or parts
litotesunderstatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy")
resolveto deal with successfully : clear up
qualifyto reduce from a general to a particular or restricted form : modify
ostensibleintended for display : open to view
reparationa repairing or keeping in repair
advocacythe act or process of supporting a cause or proposal : the act or process of advocating (see advocate