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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| glean | to gather grain or other produce left by reapers |
| colossal | of, relating to, or resembling a colossus |
| opiate | an alkaloid drug (such as morphine or codeine) that contains or is derived from opium, binds to cell receptors primarily of the central nervous system and gastrointestinal tract, acts to block pain, induce sedation or sleep, depress respiration, and produce calmness or euphoria, and is associated with physiological tolerance (see tolerance |
| semblance | outward and often specious appearance or show : form |
| mash | to reduce to a soft pulpy state by beating or pressure |
| seamy | having the rough side of the seam showing |
| talisman | an object held to act as a charm to avert evil and bring good fortune |
| adjuration | a solemn oath |
| indite | make up |
| layman | a person who is not a member of the clergy |