GRE Word List
FATHOM
a unit of length equal to six feet (1.83 meters) used especially for measuring the depth of water
The meaning of the word fathom is a unit of length equal to six feet (1.83 meters) used especially for measuring the depth of water.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| chafe | irritate |
| fancied | imagined or believed to be true or real |
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| feign | to give a false appearance of : induce as a false impression |
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| intrepid | characterized by resolute fearlessness, fortitude, and endurance |
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