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 |
|---|---|
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| hapless | having no luck : unfortunate |
| privation | an act or instance of depriving : deprivation |
| sleek | slick |
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