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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| divulge | to make known (something, such as a confidence or secret) |
| sluggard | a habitually lazy person |
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| lustrous | reflecting light evenly and efficiently without glitter or sparkle |
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