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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smatteringsuperficial piecemeal knowledge
ingenuea naive girl or young woman
complementsomething that fills up, completes, or makes better or perfect
capsizeto cause to overturn
surlymenacing or threatening in appearance
reverentexpressing or characterized by reverence : worshipful
frictionthe rubbing of one body against another
vitriolicbitterly harsh or caustic language or criticism
diatribea bitter and abusive speech or piece of writing
cravenlacking the least bit of courage : contemptibly fainthearted