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 |
|---|---|
| drama | a composition (see composition |
| uproar | a state of commotion, excitement, or violent disturbance |
| fortitude | strength of mind that enables a person to encounter danger or bear pain or adversity with courage |
| accede | to express approval or give consent : to agree to a request or demand |
| faculty | ability |
| mundane | of, relating to, or characteristic of the world |
| vainglorious | marked by vainglory : boastful |
| loom | a frame or machine for interlacing (see interlace |
| menace | a show of intention to inflict harm : threat |
| gross | glaringly noticeable usually because of inexcusable badness or objectionableness |