GRE Word List
FLEET
a number of warships under a single command
The meaning of the word fleet is a number of warships under a single command.
Random words
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| soar | to fly aloft or about |
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| reprobation | the act of reprobating : the state of being reprobated |
| discursive | moving from topic to topic without order : rambling |
| effective | producing a decided, decisive, or desired effect |
| holster | a leather or fabric case for carrying a firearm on the person (as on the hip or chest), on a saddle, or in a vehicle |
| culinary | of or relating to the kitchen or cookery |
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| touchy | marked by readiness to take offense on slight provocation |
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