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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| stump | the basal portion of a bodily part remaining after the rest is removed |
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| embroil | to throw into disorder or confusion |
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| mutilate | to cut up or alter radically so as to make imperfect |
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| saboteur | one that practices sabotage |