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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| resplendent | shining brilliantly : characterized by a glowing splendor |
| deprecate | to express disapproval of |
| extrovert | a person whose personality is characterized by extroversion : a typically gregarious and unreserved person who enjoys and seeks out social interaction |
| impending | occurring or likely to occur soon : upcoming |
| embroil | to throw into disorder or confusion |
| pacifist | an adherent to pacifism : someone who opposes war or violence as a means of settling disputes |
| carefree | free from care: such as |
| rectitude | the quality or state of being straight |
| debunk | to expose the sham (see sham |
| impassable | incapable of being passed, traveled, crossed, or surmounted |