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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| egotistical | characterized by egotism : having, showing, or arising from an exaggerated sense of self-importance |
| reprisal | a retaliatory act |
| cozen | to deceive, win over, or induce to do something by artful coaxing and wheedling or shrewd trickery |
| saunter | to walk about in an idle or leisurely manner : stroll |
| tryst | an agreement (as between lovers) to meet |
| alacrity | promptness in response : cheerful readiness |
| antler | one of the paired deciduous solid bony processes that arise from the frontal bone on the head of an animal of the deer family |
| slink | to go or move stealthily or furtively (as in fear or shame) : steal |
| pensive | musingly or dreamily thoughtful |
| detrimental | obviously harmful : damaging |