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.
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| parasite | an organism living in, on, or with another organism in order to obtain nutrients, grow, or multiply often in a state that directly or indirectly harms the host (see host |
| discriminate | to mark or perceive the distinguishing or peculiar features of |
| natation | the action or art of swimming |
| deciduous | falling off or shed seasonally or at a certain stage of development in the life cycle |
| protean | of or resembling Proteus in having a varied nature or ability to assume different forms |
| superannuated | outmoded |
| metaphor | a figure of speech in which a word or phrase literally denoting one kind of object or idea is used in place of another to suggest a likeness or analogy between them (as in drowning in money) |
| grotto | cave |
| turmoil | a state or condition of extreme confusion, agitation, or commotion |
| inaugurate | to induct into an office with suitable ceremonies |